Medical errors; Joint Commission on Health Care to study various responses. (HJ101)

Introduced By

Del. John O'Bannon (R-Richmond)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate

Description

Study; Directs JCHC to study various responses to medical errors; report. Directs the Joint Commission on Health Care to study the use of disclosure, apologies, alternative dispute resolution, and other measures in the case of medical errors and adverse medical outcomes and the impact of such measures on the cost and quality of care, patient confidence, and the medical malpractice system. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/08/2008Committee
01/08/2008Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 084033664
01/08/2008Referred to Committee on Rules
02/12/2008Left in Rules