Medication Errors Reduction Act of 2003

Summary

Medication Errors Reduction Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants to eligible hospitals and skilled nursing facilities for costs related to purchasing, leasing, developing, and implementing standardized clinical health care informatics systems designed to improve patient safety and reduce adverse events and health care complications resulting from medication errors. Gives special consideration to eligible entities serving a large number of Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) eligible individuals. Reserves a certain percentage of grant funds for rural hospitals. Terminates grant authority on September 30, 2013.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 14 October 2003

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  Introduced in Senate · EN · 14 October 2003

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 14 October 2003

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