911 centers must give medical callers instructions before help arrives
Public safety agencies that answer 911 medical calls must give callers prearrival medical instructions, including choking help for infants, children and adults, and how to give naloxone for an overdose. The local emergency medical services medical director must approve the instructions.
Who it affects
Public safety agencies that answer 911 calls, and callers needing medical help
When
January 1, 2027 is a deadline set in the law.
- : Signed into law
- : Law took effect
- : Deadline: 911 agencies must give callers prearrival medical instructions
Official text
California AB 645: Emergency medical services: dispatcher training.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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