Hospitals & Health care practioners; use of reprocessed single-use medical devices; penalty. (HB768)
Introduced By
Del. Mark Sickles (D-Alexandria)
Progress
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Introduced |
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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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Became Law |
Description
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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/10/2006 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 066141510 |
| 01/10/2006 | Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions |
| 01/31/2006 | Continued to 2007 in Health, Welfare and Institutions |