Worst-Case Scenario Hospital Preparedness Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 6, 2017)
Worst-Case Scenario Hospital Preparedness Act
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Medicine, or another appropriate entity, to evaluate the preparedness of hospitals, long-term care facilities, dialysis centers, and other medical facilities nationwide for public health emergencies, including natural disasters. The evaluations must review facilities' current policies, assess grant programs affecting these facilities, and recommend best practices.
What just happenedDec 8, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseDec 6, 2017
- Dec 8, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Dec 6, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Dec 6, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Dec 6, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House