
Gov. Greitens signs SB503- EMS Bill!

Jennifer Knapp, Director, of A.I. United and her Board and many families started working on protocol changes for 4 years. They got legislation for EMS protocol changes but met a lot of opposition from the state EMS association.
From that point, they have revised their plan of action and have support from several Senators for legislation for a medical ORDERS database. Unfortunately the legislation did not move in the 2017 session.
We are now looking at trying to reach the state EMS association again with the help of the supportive legislators to help them realize the extent of the need for protection. Best case scenario would be for the realization to come to the state association and protocols changed without additional legislation.
With all this said, this will only happen with the voices of many affected families requiring protection for their loved ones! To join in the efforts or just be updated, click the menu link “Join The Team” and you will be added to our database.
Be sure to visit our “Emergency Tips and Products” page and follow those instructions. It is vital that you follow the steps and build a relationship with your local EMS.
Because of MO’s Bill passing, we have the attention of some KS regulators. This is a great time to BUILD A TEAM and use their sister state’s momentum.
Click the menu link “JOIN THE TEAM” to join the efforts and/or to get updates!
We have a few families who are ready to work on the protocol changes but we need to form a team! Click the “JOIN THE TEAM” menu link to be added to the database or for more information!
We are just putting together a team in Connecticut and very excited to have a retired EMS Paramedic as our Leader”! Click on the “Join Our Team Page” to get updates, ask questions, give comments, and/or volunteer to help be part of the change!
BLOG: Hemohelper blog – by Joslyn Kelly
ARTICLES:
HBDA Article – Danny’s Dose-2015 – for Alabama Chapter Newsletter
Coalition-Winter Newsletter-pg 20 – 2016 for The Coalition for Hemophilia B
Coalition Mag-2017 Article -with hero pic – for The Coalition for Hemophilia B
EMS World -Special Protocols – by Mike Ruben
Daily Statesman-Pg 1-Feb, 2017, Daily Statesman-Pg 2- Feb 2017– by Noreen Hyslop
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KFVS-12 Story on the MO Bill Signing – July, 2017