Bill Overview
Title: Prevent BLEEDing Act of 2022
Description: This bill establishes grants to make available anti-blood loss supplies (e.g., tourniquets, wound-packing materials, and gloves) in high-traffic and other specified areas for use in medical emergencies. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response within the Department of Health and Human Services must award the grants to state, tribal, and local governments. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must study trends in accessing bleeding control kits and training in their use.
Sponsors: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
Target Audience
Population: People in high-traffic areas who may experience medical emergencies involving blood loss
Estimated Size: 150000000
- The bill establishes grants for anti-blood loss supplies in high-traffic areas, benefiting individuals in areas with significant foot traffic such as airports, schools, malls, and sports stadiums.
- High-traffic areas can include diverse locations that cater to people of all ages, including commuters, students, shoppers, and sports fans.
- The aim is to address medical emergencies that involve blood loss, impacting anyone who may require emergency intervention in these situations.
- The focus is on preventing fatalities and serious injuries due to hemorrhaging in public spaces.
- This measure could save lives in jurisdictions that benefit from the grants, thereby indirectly impacting families and communities associated with those who might face such emergencies.
Reasoning
- The policy aims to place bleeding control kits in high-traffic areas, which means people frequenting such areas could see a direct benefit. This includes commuters using public transit hubs, students in schools, and entertainment goers in venues such as stadiums and theaters.
- The potential direct benefit is reducing fatality and morbidity from bleeding incidents, which improves personal and community safety, potentially influencing wellbeing scores mildly to moderately across those impacted.
- The policy’s success will depend on the effective distribution of resources and public training on utilizing the kits, which will require educational outreach along with physical placement of the kits.
- While not everyone will directly need to use these kits, the general increase in public safety awareness and emergency preparedness could lead to a small increase in general wellbeing for those aware of the resource.
- The impact rating varies from none for individuals who seldom visit high-traffic areas to high for individuals who frequently traverse such locations for work or leisure.
Simulated Interviews
Transit Worker (New York City)
Age: 35 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I see a lot of accidents on the subway, and having more bleeding control kits could really help.
- I think more people should be trained to use them, though, so the kits don't just sit unused.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Teacher (Chicago)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm worried about school shootings and other emergencies.
- These kits might help us react better if something happens.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Sports Event Manager (Los Angeles)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- We get massive crowds at games, and having these kits might make everyone feel a bit safer.
- A well-placed kit can be the difference between life and death during events.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Paramedic (Atlanta)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's a great initiative, but people need to be trained properly.
- Sometimes bystanders are the first to arrive, and having this equipment could really help.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Retiree (Phoenix)
Age: 60 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don't expect this to affect me directly, but it's good to have emergency plans in place.
- Seems more relevant for people who spend more time in crowded spots.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Retail Worker (San Francisco)
Age: 25 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I've witnessed a few medical emergencies while working, and it was scary.
- Having these kits might make me and my coworkers feel a bit more secure.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Corporate Lawyer (Boston)
Age: 40 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Generally, I feel safe on my daily commute.
- These kits could provide some peace of mind, but I haven't thought much about it.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Nurse (Houston)
Age: 55 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 4.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's always good to have more life-saving resources.
- Training the public how to use these kits will be crucial.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Software Developer (Seattle)
Age: 32 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- As I don't go out too much, I don't think it will affect me much directly.
- However, it's a responsible measure for public spaces.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
College Student (Miami)
Age: 23 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Having these kits around campus could ease some worries about emergencies.
- I hope there's also a push for students to learn how to use them.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $100000000 (Low: $85000000, High: $120000000)
Year 2: $90000000 (Low: $75000000, High: $110000000)
Year 3: $80000000 (Low: $70000000, High: $100000000)
Year 5: $75000000 (Low: $65000000, High: $90000000)
Year 10: $50000000 (Low: $40000000, High: $70000000)
Year 100: $30000000 (Low: $20000000, High: $60000000)
Key Considerations
- Distribution logistics for anti-blood loss supplies can be complex and may require additional local infrastructure.
- Training and public information campaigns are implied costs that might be associated with the effective use of the supplies.
- The need for periodic replacement of supplies should be accounted for in long-term planning.