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OK HB2603

Bill

Status

Passed

4/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Hamilton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Medical Treatment Laws Information Act" requiring the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision to prepare and maintain a brochure and online presentation (minimum 1 hour) informing health care providers of their rights and responsibilities under five specified medical treatment laws.

  • Mandates that inpatient health care services entities provide the brochure to all health care providers and defined officials within 14 days of hire and annually, with signed certification of receipt.

  • Requires all health care providers and officials at inpatient health care services entities to complete the online presentation at least once every two-calendar-year period, with verification through quiz or similar method and receipt of dated certification.

  • Directs the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision to prepare a disclosure statement for patients and families regarding their rights under the same five medical treatment laws, to be provided by applicable health care entities under federal Patient Self-Determination Act requirements.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2014, with initial brochure, online presentation, and disclosure statement to be prepared within 60 days of the act's effective date.

Legislative Description

Public health and safety; creating the Medical Treatment Laws Information Act; effective date.

Health Care

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/21/2014

4/21/2014

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/17/2014
Public Health2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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