H.RES.682: Supporting the goals and ideas of National Time Out Day to promote the adoption of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization's universal protocol for preventing errors in the operating room.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced June 18, 2004
  • Latest Major Action July 7, 2004

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

2 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bill Summary

Expresses support for the goals and ideas of National Time Out Day to promote the adoption of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations' universal protocol for preventing errors in the operating room. Congratulates perioperative nurses and representatives of surgical teams for working together to reduce medical errors.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 18, 2004

Introduced in the House by Mark Udall (D-Colo.)

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