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Senate Bill 993 |
Senate Author: Nelson |
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Effective: 9-1-07 |
House Sponsor: McReynolds |
Senate Bill 993 amends the Nursing Practice Act in the Occupations Code to revise the nursing peer review process and procedures for reporting nurses to the Board of Nurse Examiners. It includes provisions relating to conduct that is subject to reporting, mandatory and optional reporting procedures, the duties of a peer review committee, circumstances that require a committee to be formed, and the formation of a patient safety committee. The bill increases the minimum amount of damages a person is entitled to recover for wrongful suspension or termination of employment or other retribution as a result of making a good-faith report or refusing to engage in certain conduct. Senate Bill 993 removes certain limitations on nursing continuing education requirements. It also includes provisions relating to determinations of employment for purposes of benefits, leave, and longevity pay, and contributions to certain insurance coverage.