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HRES 825 109th Congress House Commemorations Congressional tributes Health Nurses Quality of care Special days Surgeons Surgery

To support the goals of an annual National Time-Out Day to promote patient safety and optimal outcomes in the operating room.

Introduced: May 19, 2006 Introduced by: Kaptur, Marcy Democratic · Ohio See on congress.gov
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Jun 5, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 19, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 19, 2006
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses support for the goals and ideal of an annual National Time-Out Day as designated by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses.

Congratulates perioperative nurses and representatives of surgical teams for working together to protect patient safety.

What's happening now June 5, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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