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Introduced
12/19/2019
12/19/2019
In Committee
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
12/23/2019
12/23/2019
Passed
11/24/2020
11/24/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/04/2020
12/04/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the policies and procedures relating to patient safety and quality of care and the steps the VA has taken to improve such care at VA medical centers. After any investigation or trial concludes, the VA must also report on the events involving deaths that occurred at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and the actions the VA has taken to prevent any similar reoccurrence.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on its policies and procedures related to patient safety and quality of care, and the steps it has taken to improve such care at VA medical centers. After any investigation or trial concludes, the VA must also report on the events involving deaths that occurred at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and the actions the VA has taken to prevent similar occurrences. The report must cover various aspects of the VA's patient safety and quality control measures, including access to controlled substances, video monitoring, and notification and investigation processes for suspicious deaths.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Became Public Law No: 116-212. (TXT | PDF) (on 12/04/2020)
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