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MN SF3208
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/11/2010
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Lourey
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AI Summary
- Amends Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 144.55, subdivision 2 to modify the definition of "approved accrediting organization"
- Replaces the specific list of Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations and American Osteopathic Association with broader language recognizing any organization accredited by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- Applies to outpatient surgical centers, defined as freestanding facilities providing elective outpatient surgery for low-risk patients using general anesthesia or conscious sedation without overnight inpatient care
- Excludes physician offices, dentist offices, and primary care clinics from the definition of outpatient surgical centers
- Effective for the 86th Legislative Session (2009-2010)
Legislative Description
Approved accrediting organization definition modification for hospitals and health care facilities licensing purposes
Last Action
Senate: Introduction and first reading
3/11/2010
Full Bill Text
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