LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 22, 2013 TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1535 by West (Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Chapter 241 of the Health and Safety Code, related to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations. The bill would give the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) authority to direct a plan of correction for certain deficiencies related to reportable and potentially preventable adverse events at hospitals. DSHS has indicated that any increased regulatory functions due to the enactment of the bill would be absorbed within current resources. The bill would apply only to events that occur on or after the effective date of September 1, 2013. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:537 State Health Services, Department of LBB Staff: UP, CL, JTe, NB
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 22, 2013
TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1535 by West (Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB1535 by West (Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.), As Introduced
Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SB1535 by West (Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.), As Introduced
SB1535 by West (Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Chapter 241 of the Health and Safety Code, related to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations. The bill would give the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) authority to direct a plan of correction for certain deficiencies related to reportable and potentially preventable adverse events at hospitals. DSHS has indicated that any increased regulatory functions due to the enactment of the bill would be absorbed within current resources. The bill would apply only to events that occur on or after the effective date of September 1, 2013.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 537 State Health Services, Department of
537 State Health Services, Department of
LBB Staff: UP, CL, JTe, NB
UP, CL, JTe, NB