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- H.R.5478
H.R.5478: To amend title IX of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the improvement of patient safety and to reduce the incidence of events that adversely effect patient safety, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 26, 2002
- Latest Major Action Oct. 8, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (18 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to make "patient safety work product" privileged information. Defines "patient safety work product" as a record concerning patient information either reported to a patient safety organization by a health care provider (doctor, hospital, etc.) or created by a patient safety organization. Defines a "patient safety organization" as an organization, certified under...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Sept. 26, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by Michael Bilirakis (R-Fla.) |