State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee

Ang State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee advises the Hawaii Department of Health on the statewide EMS system, kabilang ang standards for ambulance services, paramedic and EMT training and certification, dispatch protocols, and trauma care coordination. The committee reviews EMS data and performance outcomes, evaluates proposed rule changes, and makes mga rekomendasyon to improve emergency medical response across all islands. Tinitiyak nito na Hawaii's prehospital care system meets national standards while addressing the unique geographic challenges of an island state.

When you call 911 for a medical emergency in Hawaii, the response you receive is shaped by standards this committee helps set. Residents, EMS professionals, and healthcare providers maaaring makipag-ugnayan sa the committee to advocate for improvements to emergency medical response in their communities.