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TN HB1601

Bill

Status

Passed

6/3/2011

Primary Sponsor

Debra Maggart

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Origin

House of Representatives

107th General Assembly

AI Summary

Legislative Description

As enacted, directs the perinatal advisory committee within the department of health to study issues and policy options relating to hospital discharge and follow-up care procedures for premature infants born less than 37 weeks gestational age to ensure standardized and coordinated processes are followed as premature infants leave the hospital from either a Level 1 (well baby nursery), Level 2 (step down or transitional nursery) or Level 3 (neonatal intensive care unit) unit and transition to follow-up care by a healthcare provider in the community. - Amends TCA Title 68 and Title 71.

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Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 331

6/3/2011

Committee Referrals

Finance, Ways & Means5/4/2011
General Sub of Finance, Ways & Means4/27/2011
Health & Human Resources4/12/2011
General Sub of Health & Human Resources3/30/2011
Health & Human Resources2/24/2011

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