House Bill 4572
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Worst-Case Scenario Hospital Preparedness Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 6, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4572
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Worst-Case Scenario Hospital Preparedness Act
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Medicine, or another appropriate entity, to evaluate the preparedness of hospitals, long-term care facilities, dialysis centers, and other medical facilities nationwide for public health emergencies, including natural disasters. The evaluations must review facilities' current policies, assess grant programs affecting these facilities, and recommend best practices.
December 6, 2017
12/08/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
12/06/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
12/06/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:18 PM