Emergency Medical Service Systems Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Emergency Medical Service Systems Act - Establishes, within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, an Emergency Medical Services Administration to be headed by a Director who shall be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires the appointment of a qualified health care professional in the position of Director. Authorizes the Director to allot funds to those States which qualify under this Act for distribution to local communities to assist in the development and operation of qualified emergency medical service systems forth criteria for the emergency medical service to be assisted by this Act. Sets forth qualifications for the States and local communities as conditions for such assistance, including the establishment of state Emergency Medical Services Advisory Councils. Establishes standards for the operation of the emergency medical service systems. Transfers to the Director all functions, powers and duties of the Secretary of Transportation and the National Highway Safety Bureau relating to emergency medical services which are being exercised under, in connection with, or as a part of the uniform standards for State highway safety …