HOUSE BILL 1353

File Code: Public Health

Sponsored By:

Delegates D. Davis and Brown

Entitled:

Ambulatory Surgical Facilities - Definition

Synopsis:

Altering the definition of an "ambulatory surgical facility" to include any center, service, office facility, or other entity that operates primarily for the purpose of providing surgical services to patients requiring a period of postoperative observation not exceeding 23 hours, for licensing and oversight purposes; and requiring the Office of Health Care Quality in the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to annually submit a report to specified committees regarding the number of facilities providing 23 hour recovery care in the State.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/20

First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

2/25

Re-referred Environmental Matters

2/27

Hearing 3/21 at 1:00 p.m.

3/25

Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Dereck E. Davis, District 25

Delegate Anthony G. Brown, District 25

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CLINICS

HEALTH -see also- MENTAL HEALTH

HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE, DEPARTMENT OF

LICENSES -see also- ALCOHOLIC BEV LIC; DRIVERS' LICENSES

REPORTS

Bill affects the following Statute:

Health - General

( 19-3B-01 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered