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

Bill Number

SRES 482

Introduced

May 17, 2006

Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5985)

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Commemorations Congressional tributes Health Nurses Quality of care Special days Surgeons Surgery

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Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

Actions

Jun 15, 2006

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5985)
Jun 15, 2006

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5985)
Jun 15, 2006

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5985)
Jun 15, 2006

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5985)
May 17, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4710-4711)
May 17, 2006

Introduced in Senate

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