S 843
An Act making technical changes to the Betsy Lehman Center for patient safety and medical error reduction enabling statute
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Bill overview
This bill proposes technical adjustments to the Betsy Lehman Center for Patient Safety and Medical Error Reduction enabling statute. The changes aim to clarify and update existing provisions within the law, ensuring its continued effectiveness in promoting patient safety and reducing medical errors. Specifically, the bill addresses minor inconsistencies and ambiguities to streamline the Center's operations and compliance. It is a continuation of previous efforts to refine this important legislation.
Key provisions
- Clarifies definitions related to the Betsy Lehman Center's scope.
- Updates references to relevant regulations and guidelines.
- Addresses potential ambiguities in reporting requirements.
- Streamlines the process for implementing Center recommendations.
- Ensures consistency with current healthcare standards.
- Updates contact information for relevant agencies.
- Modifies language regarding data collection and analysis.
- Addresses technical issues with the Center’s enabling statute.
Who is affected
- Healthcare providers
- Hospitals
- Medical professionals
- Patients
- The Betsy Lehman Center for Patient Safety and Medical Error Reduction
Notable changes
- Addresses technical inconsistencies within the existing statute.
- No significant changes to core patient safety principles are included.
- Updates references to ensure alignment with current regulations.
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Primary sponsor
Cynthia Stone Creem
Cosponsor
Cynthia Stone Creem
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Bill S.843 194th (Current)
An Act making technical changes to the Betsy Lehman Center for patient safety and medical error reduction enabling statute
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 843) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to make a technical changes to the Betsy Lehman Center for Patient Safety and Medical Error Reduction enabling statute. Health Care Financing.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Cynthia Stone Creem Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.843
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 11:00 AM-03:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 2/9/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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