§ 147.155 — Reports to Commissioner of Health
Plain-Language Summary
When the Board of Medical Practice becomes aware of an adverse health care event, it must keep a record and report it to the Commissioner of Health within 30 days. The report includes the facility and date but does not identify any health care professionals, employees, or patients involved.
147.155 REPORTS TO COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH.
(a) The board shall maintain a record of an event that comes to the board’s attention that, in the judgment of the board or a committee of the board, qualifies as an adverse health care event under section 144.7065.
(b) Within 30 days of making a determination under paragraph (a) that an event qualifies as an adverse health care event, the board shall forward to the commissioner of health a report of the event, including the facility involved, the date of the event, and information known to the board regarding the event. The report shall not include any identifying information for any of the health care professionals, facility employees, or patients involved.
History:
History: History:
2004 c 186 s 4