Plain English Breakdown
The official source does not specify a timeline for when the Department of Health must publish this information or how often it should be updated.
Emergency Medical Services Resources for Events
This law requires the Virginia Department of Health to publish information on its website about emergency medical services and support for events.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the Virginia Department of Health to create a document with information about emergency medical services for events.
- The document must inform event planners and venues that they can get help from medical personnel at their events.
- It includes details on why having appropriate medical support is important, especially for large or high-risk events.
- Provides a list of local emergency medical service providers available to work at different event locations across Virginia.
Who It Names or Affects
- Event planners and venues in Virginia
- The public who attend large or high-risk events
Terms To Know
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Medical care given to people during emergencies, like first aid at an event.
- Event venues
- Places where events happen, such as stadiums or convention centers.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify when the Department of Health must publish this information.
- It is unclear how often the list of emergency medical service providers will be updated.