HR 9037
National Healthcare Acquired Infection and Medical Error Transparency Act
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the National Healthcare Acquired Infection and Medical Error Transparency Act to improve patient safety and quality of care within the healthcare system. It creates an Office of Patient Safety and Health Care Quality within the Department of Health and Human Services to administer a new reporting program. The program will collect confidential reports of healthcare-acquired infections and medical errors, and a national database will be established to analyze this data and identify trends. The bill also aims to protect patients who report errors and promote a culture of safety and transparency.
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Tulsi Gabbard
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