Patient Safety Act
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Bill overview
Bill NS74, “Patient Safety 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 Patient Safety Act in Nova Scotia is currently in effect after receiving Royal Assent. This bill aims to improve patient safety in the province by requiring healthcare facilities to report adverse events and near misses, as well as establishing a system for investigating and learning from these incidents. The goal is to identify and address potential safety issues, ultimately leading to better healthcare outcomes for Nova Scotians.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Patient Safety Act.
- 02The Minister of Health is responsible for the administration of this Act.
- 03The Minister may make regulations respecting the reporting of adverse events.
- 06The Minister shall review and report on the implementation of this Act every five years.
Vote roll
No division has been recorded for this bill yet.