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Lisa Gardner
HCS 430
January 28, 2011
Maria Wood
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There are numerous laws and regulations that govern the health care industry and profession. Laws and regulations are governed by federal and state legislature. Understanding how health care laws are put into place and action is essential for understanding laws in health care. Once it is understood how laws are put into effect it is easier to understand laws in the health care arena. One health care issue that is regulated by laws is SARS.
Process of Laws
Laws begin as an idea or a particular need of the people. Laws pertaining to federal practices must originate in the house. Most legislation begins as a proposal in the two houses. Then, a hearing will be held to determine both public and special interest views of both houses. During the hearings, the committee that the bill goes to will consider the language of the bill and it can be amended or changed during this process. Once both the Senate and House agree to pass the bill, it will go to a committee of Senates and Representatives to work out any differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill. The final version of the bill must be agreed upon and approved by both House and Senate. When the two come to a final agreement, the bill will go to the President to be signed into law.
Infectious Disease and Patient Safety
Health care providers have an ethical and legal responsibility to protect patients from infectious diseases. Health care facilities who fail to implement efficient infection control precautions risk patient safety resulting in a SARS outbreak. “Improper sterilization of equipment exposed patients to diseases including HIV, Hepatitis, and bloodstream infections that risk patient safety” (Bailey & Ries, 2010, p. 141). A hospital or health care facility acquired infection exhibits signs about three days after a patient is admitted.
Lisa Gardner
HCS 430
January 28, 2011
Maria Wood
Article/ Case Law Search
There are numerous laws and regulations that govern the health care industry and profession. Laws and regulations are governed by federal and state legislature. Understanding how health care laws are put into place and action is essential for understanding laws in health care. Once it is understood how laws are put into effect it is easier to understand laws in the health care arena. One health care issue that is regulated by laws is SARS.
Process of Laws
Laws begin as an idea or a particular need of the people. Laws pertaining to federal practices must originate in the house. Most legislation begins as a proposal in the two houses. Then, a hearing will be held to determine both public and special interest views of both houses. During the hearings, the committee that the bill goes to will consider the language of the bill and it can be amended or changed during this process. Once both the Senate and House agree to pass the bill, it will go to a committee of Senates and Representatives to work out any differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill. The final version of the bill must be agreed upon and approved by both House and Senate. When the two come to a final agreement, the bill will go to the President to be signed into law.
Infectious Disease and Patient Safety
Health care providers have an ethical and legal responsibility to protect patients from infectious diseases. Health care facilities who fail to implement efficient infection control precautions risk patient safety resulting in a SARS outbreak. “Improper sterilization of equipment exposed patients to diseases including HIV, Hepatitis, and bloodstream infections that risk patient safety” (Bailey & Ries, 2010, p. 141). A hospital or health care facility acquired infection exhibits signs about three days after a patient is admitted.
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