Bill > HB5591

This bill, by adding a new part to the Public Health Code, proposes to establish licensure requirements for freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities, which are facilities providing treatment using pressurized oxygen. It defines key terms such as "accreditation organization" as an entity approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to survey and certify health facilities, including well-known ones like the Joint Commission; "medical director" as an individual appointed to oversee medical aspects of the facility; "NFPA 99" as the National Fire Protection Association's code for health care facilities, specifically the 2024 edition; and "qualified health professional" to include licensed physicians, physician's assistants, and registered professional nurses with specific specialty certifications. The bill also defines "safety coordinator" as an individual appointed to manage safety protocols. Importantly, this bill's effectiveness is contingent upon the enactment of other related bills, as indicated by the "TIE BAR" notation.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5591