HB 2341
An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, establishing the Hospital Security Grant Fund; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the Hospital Security Grant Program within the Pennsylvania Department of Health. It aims to improve safety and security in health care facilities by providing grants for the implementation of a standardized threat and risk assessment platform. The bill also imposes duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and requires the Department of Health to publish an annual report detailing program activities and outcomes. It creates a process for awarding grants to health care facilities and outlines certification requirements for those seeking funding.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Hospital Security Grant Program within the Department of Health.
- Requires the Department of Health to procure and deploy a standardized threat and risk assessment platform for health care facilities.
- Provides grants to health care facilities to cover the cost of implementing the platform.
- Mandates the Department of Health to publish an annual report on the program's activities and outcomes.
- Outlines certification requirements for health care facilities applying for grants.
- Specifies procedures for contractor selection and grant award processes.
- Defines key terms related to the program, such as ‘contract,’ ‘contractor,’ and ‘grant.’
- Requires health care facilities to comply with program requirements and outlines potential consequences for non-compliance.
Who is affected
- Health Care Facilities
- Pennsylvania Department of Health
- Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
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Thomas Mehaffie
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