Grant Program for Public Access to Emergency Bleeding Control Kits and Training.
This Act establishes a federal grant program for State, local, and Tribal governments to purchase and distribute anti-blood loss supplies, such as tourniquets and specialized gauze, in high-traffic public areas. The goal is to enhance public safety by ensuring rapid access to life-saving equipment and providing necessary training on its proper use during medical emergencies. This initiative aims to potentially improve survival rates following severe traumatic injuries.
Key points
Increased availability of bleeding control kits (tourniquets, wound-packing materials) in public spaces, often placed adjacent to existing Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
Funding provided for training courses to teach citizens how to properly use anti-blood loss supplies in medical emergencies, enhancing community preparedness.
Authorizes $10 million for Fiscal Year 2024 to fund this program, with the apportionment of funds based on the population served by the recipient government.
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