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NY A01083
NY A01083Requires the commissioner of health to develop and implement a system for uniform patient safety and provide systematic and standard application of a color system for wrist bands to aid in the classification and identification of safety conditions.
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Introduced
01/07/2021
01/07/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Requires the commissioner of health to develop and implement a system for uniform patient safety and provide systematic and standard application of a color system for wrist bands to aid in the classification and identification of safety conditions.
AI Summary
This bill requires the commissioner of health to develop and implement a system for uniform patient safety and provide a systematic and standard application of a color system for wrist bands to aid in the classification and identification of safety conditions, such as do not resuscitate orders, allergies, fall risk, elopement, and choking precautions. The commissioner must develop this system in consultation with statewide organizations representing healthcare providers, and it must be implemented by July 1, 2023. The bill defines "elopement" as a patient leaving a healthcare facility without authorization or failing to return within 30 minutes of the designated time.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Michael Benedetto (D)*,
Kevin Cahill (D)*,
Sandy Galef (D)*,
Deborah Glick (D)*,
Donna Lupardo (D)*,
Michael Montesano (R)*,
Last Action
referred to health (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A1083 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01083&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01083 |
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