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OH SB86
Bill
Status
5/19/2010
Primary Sponsor
Bob Gibbs
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AI Summary
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Grants civil immunity to physicians, physician assistants, dentists, and optometrists providing emergency medical services in compliance with the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, except for acts constituting reckless disregard for patient safety.
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Grants civil immunity to physicians, physician assistants, dentists, and optometrists providing emergency care during disasters, and to certified nurse-midwives, certified nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and registered nurses providing emergency care during disasters, except for willful or wanton misconduct.
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Immunity does not apply to wrongful death tort actions against any covered healthcare provider.
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Immunity does not protect healthcare providers for actions outside their scope of authority or relieve them of responsibility to comply with applicable state laws and agency rules.
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Does not create new causes of action or affect other existing legal immunities or defenses available under Ohio law or common law.
Legislative Description
To grant qualified civil immunity to a physician, physician assistant, dentist, or optometrist who provides emergency medical services, first-aid treatment, or other emergency professional care in compliance with the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act or as a result of a disaster and to a certified nurse-midwife, certified nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or registered nurse who provides emergency services, first-aid treatment, or other emergency professional care as a result of a disaster and to provide that these provisions do not apply to wrongful death actions.
Physicians-civil immunity when provide emergency medical care
Last Action
Passed 3rd Consideration House
5/19/2010