Recognizing the goals and ideals of a National Time Out Day to support the universal protocol, developed by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, for preventing errors in the operating room, and for other purposes.

Summary

Recognizes the goals and ideals of National Time Out Day (June 22, 2005) to support the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations' universal protocol for preventing errors in the operating room. Congratulates perioperative nurses and representatives of surgical teams for working together to reduce medical errors.

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Timeline

1. 10 March 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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2. 10 March 2005

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E420-421)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 10 March 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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4. 10 March 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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5. 22 March 2005

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 10 March 2005 · Official file

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• Introduced in House (text)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] · D · Sponsor
• Bernie Sanders · I · Cosponsor
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