Introduced
by
To expand the “whistleblower” protection given to health care workers who report to the government a problem in a health facility, including hospitals and nursing homes, related to public health, safety or welfare, if they have reported the condition in writing to the facility and given it at least 60 days to fix the problem. Current law protects those who disclose violations of law. The bill would extend this to disclosure of unsafe practices.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one which limits its application to hospitals but not nursing homes.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)
To expand the “whistleblower” protection given to hospital workers who report to the government a problem in a hospital related to public health, safety or welfare, if they have reported the condition in writing to the facility and given it at least 60 days to fix the problem. Current law protects those who disclose violations of law. The bill would extend this to disclosure of unsafe practices.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Passed in the Senate 32 to 0 (details)
