Article 3. Coordination With Other State Agencies of California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2.5. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 3.
The director shall chair an Interdepartmental Committee
on Emergency Medical Services established pursuant to Section
1797.132.
An Interdepartmental Committee on Emergency Medical
Services is hereby established. This committee shall advise the
authority on the coordination and integration of all state activities
concerning emergency medical services. The committee shall include a
representative from each of the following state agencies and
departments: the Office of Emergency Services, the Department of the
California Highway Patrol, the Department of Motor Vehicles, a
representative of the administrator of the California Traffic Safety
Program as provided by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2900) of
Division 2 of the Vehicle Code, the Medical Board of California, the
State Department of Public Health, the Board of Registered Nursing,
the State Department of Education, the National Guard, the Office of
Statewide Health Planning and Development, the State Fire Marshal,
the California Conference of Local Health Officers, the Department of
Forestry and Fire Protection, the Chancellor's Office of the
California Community Colleges, and the Department of General
Services.
The director may appoint select resource committees of
experts and may contract with special medical consultants for
assistance in the implementation of this division.
The Interdepartmental Committee on Emergency Medical
Services or another committee designated by the director shall
consult with the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
regarding emergency medical services integration and coordination
with peace officer training.