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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The commission, with the assistance of the center, shall establish a pilot project to provide emergency medical services instruction and emergency prehospital care instruction through a telemedicine medical service or telehealth service provided by regional trauma resource centers to:
(1) health care providers in rural area trauma facilities; and
(2) emergency medical services providers in rural areas.
(b) The commission shall provide technical assistance to the center in implementing the pilot project.
(c) The center, with the assistance of the commission, shall:
(1) design criteria and protocols for each telemedicine medical service or telehealth service offered and the related instruction, and provide the oversight necessary to conduct the pilot project;
(2) define criteria to determine when a telemedicine medical service or telehealth service that provides instruction for emergency medical services, emergency prehospital care, and trauma care should be transferred to an emergency medical resource center for intervention; and
(3) collect the data necessary to evaluate the project.
(d) The center may make available appropriate resources for individuals who do not speak English.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 771.152. Establishment of Pilot Project - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-771-152/
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