by Wendy McNamara
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From 2018 to 2021, Indiana more than 300 paramedics and 1,000 emergency medical technicians left the emergency service industry despite requests for services increasing by 66%, according to the Governor’s Health Commission.
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A shortage of workers leads to overworked first responders, which can present risks to them and the Hoosiers who need their help. That’s why I supported legislation calling for a comprehensive study on the status of our EMS workforce so we can identify ways to better support first responders throughout the state.
House Enrolled Act 1302 would require county executives to report on the status of each local EMS provider in the county to the state, which would utilize the data to explore ways to improve services and address workforce shortages. Emergency medical services are provided by fire departments and public hospitals as well as private entities that have been contracted through local communities and health providers. |
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