S. 1577 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007
S. 1577 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008), the Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007, was introduced on Jun 7, 2007, sponsored by Herb Kohl with 16 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 7, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 16
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program to identify efficient, effective, and economical procedures for long-term care (LTC) facilities or providers to conduct background checks on prospective direct patient access employees on a nationwide basis. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act
Sponsor
Herb Kohl (D-WI). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 7, 2007
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1035. (Sep 22, 2008)
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