What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 7591.
Patient Safety: New Board to Prevent Medical Errors
This act establishes an independent National Patient Safety Board to reduce medical errors and improve safety in healthcare settings. The Board will analyze the causes of adverse events, develop solutions, and make reports publicly available, directly enhancing citizen health protection and reducing risks during treatment.
Key points
Establishment of an independent National Patient Safety Board to monitor and prevent medical errors.
The Board will investigate causes of adverse events and recommend solutions to improve treatment safety.
Creation of a system for patients and healthcare staff to report adverse events, with anonymity protected.
Board reports and recommendations will be publicly available, but without identifying patient or facility data.
Data collected by the Board cannot be used to penalize medical staff, and employees cooperating with the Board will be protected from discrimination.
Status:
Expired
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