TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Joseph F. Vitale and Senate President Steve Sweeney that would revamp the emergency medical services system in New Jersey was approved by the General Assembly today, receiving final legislative approval.
“From decreasing response times to providing greater efficiency and reducing costs, this legislation will bring common-sense reforms to New Jersey’s emergency care,” said Senator Vitale, D-Middlesex. “By centralizing oversight and review of EMS services and personnel, the state will gain a better understanding of where we might need to shift resources and attention to ensure quality emergency transport care for all New Jerseyans, which in turn, could be critical to saving someone’s life.”