Adverse medical outcomes; pilot program created. (HB306)
Introduced By
Del. John O'Bannon (R-Richmond)
Progress
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
Disclosure of adverse medical outcomes; pilot program. Creates a pilot program to assess the creation of disclosure programs in health care facilities designed to facilitate disclosures of adverse medical outcomes between health care providers and patients. The Department of Health shall adopt guidelines concerning the standards for such disclosure programs. Participating health care facilities are required to assess any such program and make reports to the Department of Health. The pilot program sunsets on December 31, 2015. View Full Text »

