More efficient medical rescue: faster patient admission and better protection for rescuers
The act improves the functioning of the State Medical Rescue system by introducing penalties for hospitals that refuse to admit emergency patients and setting a maximum time for transferring patients from ambulances. It also enhances the safety of rescuers through mandatory self-defense training and continuous psychological support.
Key points
No more turning away ambulances: Hospitals that groundlessly refuse to admit emergency patients will face contractual penalties or lose their National Health Fund (NFZ) contract.
Maximum admission time: The Minister of Health will specify the maximum time a hospital has to accept a patient from an ambulance crew.
Self-defense for rescuers: Rescue team members will undergo mandatory training in self-defense and conflict de-escalation techniques at least once every 5 years.
Psychological support: Paramedics will have free access to psychological assistance to help them cope with occupational stress.
Rescue motorcycles: Motorcycle rescue units are officially integrated into the system to reach victims faster during the summer season (May to September).
Shift work allowances: Medical staff working in shifts in rescue teams will receive salary bonuses (retroactive to July 2023).
Longer recording storage: Voice recordings of calls with medical dispatchers will be stored for 20 years.
Procedures for deaths in ambulances: Clear rules are established on where to transport the body of a patient or a stillborn child if death occurs during ambulance transport.
2025-03-20
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Additional Information
Rządowy projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy o Państwowym Ratownictwie Medycznym oraz niektórych innych ustaw.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 1058
Process start date: 2025-02-26
Voting date: 2025-03-20
Voting no: 18