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MS HB1213
Bill
Status
Failed
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Becky Currie
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AI Summary
- Requires each licensed hospital to submit monthly reports to the State Department of Health detailing care provided to all discharged patients from the preceding month.
- Reports must include patient diagnosis, treatment provided, and whether durable medical equipment was ordered upon discharge with the specific provider identified.
- Reports must specify whether home health care, hospice care, swing bed placement, nursing facility transfer, or other facility placement was ordered, including the specific entity.
- Reports must document discharge destination (patient's home with family member, alone, or other arrangements) and whether intravenous or oral medication was ordered with the specific pharmacy identified.
- Takes effect July 1, 2012.
Legislative Description
Hospitals; require monthly reports to Health Department about patients who have been discharged.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/6/2012
Full Bill Text
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