IA SF2185

Requires hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and birth centers to report serious reportable events (as defined by the National Quality Forum) to the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing within 15 working days of discovery

Mandates facilities conduct a root cause analysis following each serious reportable event and either implement a corrective action plan or report reasons for not taking corrective action to the director

Protects confidentiality by prohibiting reports from including identifying information for health care professionals, employees, or patients involved in the events

Defines "serious injury" as physical or mental impairment lasting more than 7 days that substantially limits major life activities, loss of bodily function, or loss of a body part

Establishes penalties for facilities that fail to report events, including civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation and potential license revocation for repeated violations