To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the enforcement of standards relating to the rights of patients in certain medical facilities.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 3, 1991)
Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require the governing boards of hospitals and skilled nursing facilities having an average duration of stay of more than 30 days to establish written policies guaranteeing specified rights of patients, including: (1) information on services and charges; (2) information on and participation in medical treatment; (3) conditions of transfer or discharge; (4) grievances; (5) management of personal financial affairs; (6) freedom from abuse and restraints; (7) confidentiality of records; and (8) freedom of association.
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish civil penalties for the violation of such rights.
Sets forth provisions concerning the processing and investigation of complaints arising from such violations.
What just happenedFeb 11, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Feb 11, 1991CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Jan 23, 1991CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jan 3, 1991IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - Jan 3, 1991IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jan 3, 1991IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 3, 1991IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House