PRINTER'S NO. 3879
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
1014
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY SCHLEGEL CULVER AND F. KELLER, SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Designating the week of September 26 through October 2, 2016, as
"Prehospital Services Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, In an emergency, often the first contact with
individuals involves paramedics and emergency medical
technicians who make critical decisions in situations where
every second counts; and
WHEREAS, Prehospital services are an essential component of
emergency treatment for individuals who have a medical
emergency, are a victim of a mass casualty event or have been in
an accident and need transportation to the hospital by
ambulance, helicopter or other means of transportation; and
WHEREAS, Prehospital services personnel provide lifesaving
care to patients outside of a hospital setting and during
transport to a hospital; and
WHEREAS, Prehospital services may include the provision of
anti-overdose medications, transmission of an electrocardiogram
to the hospital or even follow-up care after the patient is
released from the hospital; and
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