Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF4200

Introduced
2/22/24  
Refer
2/22/24  
Refer
3/4/24  

Caption

Continued publication of annual adverse health event report required, retaliation against patient care staff prohibited, and enforcement provided.

Impact

This bill amends existing Minnesota statutes to enhance protections for both patients and healthcare workers. By mandating a thorough analysis of adverse events, healthcare facilities will be required to conduct root cause analyses, considering factors such as staffing levels. If adverse events occur, facilities must implement corrective action plans or document reasons for not doing so. This will likely lead to improved patient care standards and accountability within healthcare facilities across the state.

Summary

HF4200 is a legislative bill aimed at enhancing patient safety and protecting healthcare workers in the state of Minnesota. It requires the continued publication of the annual adverse health event report to ensure transparency and accountability regarding health care practices. The bill also specifically prohibits retaliatory actions against patient care staff for reporting adverse events or for declining unsafe patient assignments, thus aiming to create a safer working environment for healthcare professionals and better patient outcomes.

Sentiment

Overall, the sentiment surrounding HF4200 appears to be positive among supporters who view it as a critical step in ensuring patient safety and safeguarding healthcare workers' rights. Advocates argue that by promoting transparency and accountability, the legislation will ultimately benefit public health. However, there may be some concerns regarding the feasibility and implementation of these requirements among some healthcare facilities, particularly in relation to resource constraints.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise around the enforcement mechanisms outlined in the bill, especially regarding the accountability of healthcare providers and the potential financial implications for facilities that fail to comply. Additionally, the stipulation that facilities must ensure sufficient staffing levels to prevent adverse events could lead to debates about the resources available in the healthcare system, as well as discussions around how these mandates may affect healthcare costs and delivery.

Companion Bills

MN SF4444

Similar To Annual adverse health event report publication continuation requirement provision, retaliation against patient care staff prohibition, compliancy orders authorization and enforcement provisions

Previously Filed As

MN SF4444

Annual adverse health event report publication continuation requirement provision, retaliation against patient care staff prohibition, compliancy orders authorization and enforcement provisions

MN SF2775

Hospitals providing registered nurse staffing at levels consistent with nationally accepted standards requirement provision, staffing levels report requirement, retaliation prohibition provision, and appropriation

MN HF2289

Hospitals required to provide registered nurse staffing at levels consistent with nationally accepted standards, staffing levels reporting required, retaliation prohibited, civil penalties imposed, and money appropriated.

MN SF2278

Certain health care providers requirement to report adverse vaccination events and disclose certain information

MN HF1879

Health care providers administering vaccines required to disclose information to patients, reports of adverse reactions to vaccines required, and content of an informed consent form specified.

MN HF1700

Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act of 2023; hospital nurse staffing and nurse workload committees requirements established, core staffing plan requirements modified, commissioner required to grade and publicly disclose hospital compliance, hospital preparedness and incident response action plan requirements modified, nursing facility employee scholarship eligibility modified, hospital nursing and health professional education loan forgiveness programs established/modified, and money appropriated.

MN HF2145

Prompt payment requirements to health care providers modified, discrimination against providers based on geographic location prohibited, managed care organization's claims and payments to health care providers modified.

MN HF908

Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board established, duties of board established, nursing home workers training required, retaliation against nursing home workers prohibited, enforcement provided, rulemaking authorized, and nursing home worker civil action authorized.

MN HB3099

Relating to the reporting of preventable adverse events and the establishment of a patient safety program in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers; providing an administrative penalty.

MN H826

No Retaliation Against Mandatory Reporters

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