S.B. 2487 Summary

• Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 663-1.7 to revise the definition of "quality assurance committee" for liability protection purposes.

• Expands the types of healthcare organizations that may establish quality assurance committees to include long-term care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, home care agencies, hospices, and authorized state agencies.

• Allows quality assurance committees to be established collectively by multiple healthcare organizations rather than limited to single health plans or hospitals.

• Redefines the function of quality assurance committees to include reducing risk of harm to patients, improving patient safety, and improving quality of care delivered to patients.

• Takes effect upon approval.