To whom must quarterly reports detailing usage and outcomes of a conditionally approved program be submitted?

• A. IDPH
• B. OPR Medical Director
• C. EMS Communications Center
• D. Local Hospital Board

Answer: (A)

State-level oversight of conditionally approved EMS programs requires centralized data review. In Illinois, any program that is given conditional approval is expected to have regular, structured reporting to the agency that administers EMS policies and surveillance—the Illinois Department of Public Health, specifically the Office of EMS and Trauma. Submitting quarterly reports on how the program is used, what outcomes are observed, and any safety concerns allows the state to monitor effectiveness, ensure patient safety, and decide whether the program should continue, be modified, or be terminated. Local roles like the Medical Director handle clinical guidance, but the mandated channel for these reports is the state agency. Dispatch centers and hospital boards operate at the local level and aren’t the designated recipients for statewide conditional-approval reporting.