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2007 SESSION
HB 768 Hospitals & Health care practioners; use of reprocessed single-use medical devices; penalty.
Introduced by: Mark D. Sickles | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Health care providers; use of reprocessed single-use medical devices; civil penalty. Prescribes requirements for the use of reprocessed single-use medical devices, other than needles and syringes, by health care providers. The requirements include notice to patients and the patient's ability to refuse the use of reprocessed single-use devices, liability for the safety and effectiveness of such devices, and remedies in the event of a violation of the section. Health care providers include institutions licensed under Title 32.1 as well as individuals licensed under Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia.
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HISTORY
- 01/10/06 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 066141510
- 01/10/06 House: Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
- 01/31/06 House: Continued to 2007 in Health, Welfare and Institutions by voice vote
- 12/08/06 House: Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions