HB768: Hospitals & Health care practioners; use of reprocessed single-use medical devices; penalty.

Chief Patron

Del. Mark Sickles (D-43)

Mark Sickles (D-43)
Alexandria, VA
Served: 2004–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

Status

01/10/2006: In Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee

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Summary

Health care providers; use of reprocessed single-use medical devices; civil penalty.  Prescribes requirements for the use of reprocessed single-use medical devices, other than needles and syringes, by health care providers. The requirements include notice to patients and the patient's ability to refuse the use of reprocessed single-use devices, liability for the safety and effectiveness of such devices, and remedies in the event of a violation of the section. Health care providers include institutions licensed under Title 32.1 as well as individuals licensed under Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia.   View Full Text »