OAR 411-064-0015. Senior Emergency Medical Services Pilot Projects

(1) The Department shall provide funding and monitor local public sector pilot projects that: (a) Provide innovative strategies for addressing the emergency medical services needs of this state’s increasing number of aging residents who receive care and services in residential and long term care facilities. (b) Encourage the efficient and appropriate use of senior emergency medical services. (c) Reduce the overall costs of senior emergency medical services while promoting quality emergency medical services. (d) Encourage unique community-based responses to challenges faced by local communities in meeting their residents’ needs for senior emergency medical services. (2) Specific criteria for pilot projects will be outlined in the funding solicitation. The Senior Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (Council) shall advise and make recommendations to the Department concerning minimum standards and data reporting requirements for the pilot projects funded. (3) The Department, with advice and recommendations from the Council, will negotiate with the successful applicants concerning required timelines, measurables and reporting requirements to be developed upon execution of the Grant Agreement.