Chapter 147

2005 -- S 0680 SUBSTITUTE A

Enacted 07/01/05

A N A C T

RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY --

OFFICE OF THE STATE MEDICAL EXAMINERS     

Introduced By: Senators Goodwin, J Montalbano, and Paiva-Weed

Date Introduced: February 15, 2005

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 23-4 of the General Laws entitled "Office of State Medical

Examiners" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

23-4-14.1. Quality Improvement -- Reporting to the governor and legislature. --

The office of the state medical examiners shall issue a status report to the governor and the

general assembly on or before September 15, 2005 and March 15, 2006 on efforts and outcomes

during the prior six (6) month period. Said report shall include, but may not be limited to, the

following areas of quality improvement:

·Volume of investigations

·Turnaround time for investigations

·Organ/Tissue donation activities

·External reviews of the OSME, including progress toward national accreditation

·Budget and staffing

·Plans for continued quality and performance improvement

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.     

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