(a) Establishment.--The department, in consultation with the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council's Critical Incident Stress Management Committee, which shall consist of representatives of emergency responders and the Pennsylvania Critical Incident Stress Management Network, shall establish a Statewide Critical Incident Stress Management Program to:
(1) Identify the emotional impact that external and internal critical incidents have on this Commonwealth's emergency responders.
(2) Prepare a response to event-driven situations affecting the emotional well-being of emergency responders.
(3) Update the Critical Incident Stress Management Team level participation in the Pennsylvania Voluntary Critical Incident Stress Management Network.
(b) (Reserved).
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