(a) General rule.--The secretary, in consultation with cooperating officials and agencies, shall develop mental wellness and stress management guidelines to assist emergency responders who:
(1) Suffer or may have suffered post-traumatic stress injuries or traumatic brain injuries as a result of their employment.
(2) Have been exposed to critical incidents.
(b) Compliance.--Emergency responders and public agencies for which emergency responders perform their duties shall comply with the guidelines established under this section.
Effective Date. Section 5(1) of Act 69 of 2020 provided that the addition of subsec. (b) shall take effect in 180 days.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 75A - Emergency Responder Mental Wellness and Stress Management
Section 75A02 - Mental wellness and stress management guidelines
Section 75A03 - Peer-to-peer support programs
Section 75A04 - Trained peer support providers
Section 75A05 - Toll-free helpline
Section 75A06 - Statewide Critical Incident Stress Management Program
Section 75A07 - Trauma and suicide awareness and impact training
Section 75A08 - Nonprofit organizations
Section 75A10 - Confidential communications involving emergency responders