Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee Meets Aug. 12 - 07/30/26
July 30, 2026
Contact: Erica Heartquist, PHD.Communications@oha.oregon.gov
Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee meets Aug. 12
What: The Oregon Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee will be holding its quarterly public meeting. A public comment period will be offered at the end of the meeting.
Oregon public meetings law and requirements information
When: Wednesday, Aug. 12, 9 a.m. to noon.
Where: Zoom.
Agenda: Presentations on heated high-flow oxygen for pediatric patient interfacility transports and Emergency Medical Responder renewal data; updates on medical direction; discussion on developing regionalized EMS systems.
Vacancies: None at this time. Those interested in filling future vacancies should complete the application form. Questions about the positions and application process can be sent to ems.program@odhsoha.oregon.gov.
Background: The Oregon Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee was established under the 2024 EMS Modernization Act (HB 4081 | 2024, ORS 682.515) to oversee emergency medical service provision statewide. The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee advises Oregon Health Authority’s Emergency Medical Services Program on regionalization and improvement of EMS, including coordination and planning of emergency medical services efforts, and on adoption of rules related to emergency medical services.
Contact: Nicole Perkins, EMS operations analyst, OHA Public Health Division, 971-469-2899 or nicole.m.perkins@oha.oregon.gov.
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For people who speak a language other than English or people with disabilities, OHA provides free help to attend the meeting. Some examples include:
- Sign language and spoken language interpreters
- CART captioning
- Braille
- Large print
- Transcripts
- Virtual platform change
If you need help with these or other related services, please contact Stella Rausch-Scott at 503-490-3717 (voice/text) or stella.m.rausch-scott@oha.oregon.gov at least 48 business hours before the meeting.
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To best ensure our ability to provide an accommodation, please contact us even if you are only considering attending the meeting. The earlier you make a request, the more likely we can meet the need.