As the Kansas Transition process moves forward, one of the frequently asked questions is, “Where did this come from?”

The new National EMS Scope of Practice was released in mid-2007. In late 2007, the Kansas Board of EMS established the approach for the Kansas EMS Systems Approach to the Future. Invitations to participate in this group included EMS Regions, EMS and Fire Service professional associations, Community Colleges, and members of the Board of EMS. In the end 37 persons participated in creating the KEMSSAF Scope Document. The KEMSSAF scope represents the combination of the new National Scope of Practice along with Kansas enhancements.