The five bills would provide patients with more information about healthcare facility infection rates, mortality and injuries, according to the news report. One bill in particular would require hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers to report physicians by name, what kind of surgeries they perform and principal diagnosis so that consumers know exactly who is performing what kind of surgery. Another bill would require healthcare facilities to publish infection rates and establish patient safety plans.
Sen. Leslie said the subcommittee is working on finalizing the bills. Hospitals have generally supported the bills but request changes in some of the language in certain bills, such as a clearer definition of a “sentinel event,” according to the news report.
Read the news report about the quality reporting bill package in Nevada.
Read other coverage about reporting of infections:
– Rep. Questions Kathleen Sebelius on Plans for ASC Quality Reporting
– Nevada Lawmakers Hear Testimony on Public Hospital Reporting Legislation
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