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HOSPITAL-ABUSE/NEGLECT REPORTS Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act and the Hospital Licensing Act. Requires the Department of Public Health to investigate every allegation of abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult who is a patient in a freestanding emergency center (FEC) or hospital that is received by the Department. Provides that no administrator, agent, or employee of an FEC or hospital may abuse or neglect a vulnerable adult who is a patient in the facility. Sets forth requirements for reporting allegations of abuse or neglect, including persons required to make such reports. Requires the Department of Public Health to investigate allegations of abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults, and requires FECs and hospitals to conduct internal reviews in connection with such allegations. Requires FECs and hospitals to regularly train employees in detecting and reporting abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults. Prohibits retaliation against a person who lawfully and [...]

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  • 05/15/2008 - Arrive in Senate
  • 05/15/2008 - Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
  • 05/15/2008 - Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
  • 05/15/2008 - First Reading
  • 05/15/2008 - Referred to Rules

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Bill Text
File name Last Updated
HB5492 Bill Text House Amendment 003 PDF04/29/2008
HB5492 Bill Text House Amendment 002 PDF03/12/2008
HB5492 Bill Text House Amendment 001 PDF03/12/2008
HB5492 Bill Text Introduced PDF02/14/2008