Legislation / NS147
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Regulated Health Professions Network Act*

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Royal assent
Final vote

Legislative timeline

  1. 1st
  2. 2nd
  3. Comm.
  4. 3rd
  5. Senate
  6. Assent

Bill overview

Bill NS147, “Regulated Health Professions Network Act*”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-61-session-4.

Its latest recorded status is “Passed”.

This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.

PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY

What you need to know

The Regulated Health Professions Network Act is currently law in Nova Scotia. This bill establishes a network to share information between regulated health professions, such as doctors and nurses, to improve patient care and safety. The network will allow for the secure exchange of information, like patient records and professional credentials, to help prevent errors and ensure that patients receive the best possible care.

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Key provisions

  1. 01This Act establishes a Regulated Health Professions Network to facilitate collaboration and information sharing among health professionals in Nova Scotia.
  2. 02The Network will be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of representatives from various health professions and government agencies.
  3. 03The Board will be responsible for developing policies and procedures for the Network, including data management and confidentiality protocols.
  4. 04The Network will provide a secure online platform for health professionals to access and share patient information, subject to certain restrictions and safeguards.
  5. 05The Minister of Health will have the authority to make regulations under this Act, including setting standards for data quality and security.

Vote roll

No division has been recorded for this bill yet.