Honorable Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor, Senate
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB373 by West (Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.), As Passed 2nd House
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Chapter 241 of the Health and Safety Code to require the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to approve, monitor, and enforce a plan of correction submitted by hospitals that commit a violation resulting in a reportable and potentially preventable adverse event. DSHS indicates that any cost to implement provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.