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MO HB2101

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/6/2014

Primary Sponsor

Dwight Scharnhorst

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 197, RSMo to add Section 197.168 regarding influenza immunizations in licensed hospitals
  • Requires hospitals to offer influenza immunizations to all inpatients age 65 or older prior to discharge between October 1 and March 1 each year
  • Immunizations must follow the latest recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Requires approval from the attending physician and applies only when vaccine is available and not medically contraindicated for the patient

Legislative Description

Requires hospitals to offer immunizations against influenza virus to all inpatients 65 years of age or older prior to discharge and with physician approval

Last Action

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

4/1/2014

Committee Referrals

Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities3/13/2014

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