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OK SB692

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Constance Johnson

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "End Stage Renal Disease Facilities Act" requiring all dialysis facilities in Oklahoma to obtain a state license after November 1, 2011

  • Grants the State Board of Health authority to establish licensing rules, minimum safety standards, fees, and procedures for inspections and complaint investigations

  • Establishes civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation and administrative penalties up to $10,000 for facilities that violate the act or threaten patient health and safety

  • Creates the End Stage Renal Disease Revolving Fund to collect licensing fees and fund regulatory activities

  • Establishes a nine-member Oklahoma End Stage Renal Disease Advisory Council, including patient representatives, physicians, nurses, and facility administrators, to advise on regulations and recommend improvements to patient care

Legislative Description

End stage renal disease treatment facilities; providing for the licensure of end stage renal disease treatment facilities. Codification. Effective date. Emergency.

Health Care

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Committee then to Appropriations Committee

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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