HR 1899 · 93th Congress · Health
Federal Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals Act
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1973-01-11)
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Federal Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals Act - Title I: Establishment of Commission - Establishes the Federal Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals. Provides for the membership, terms of office, pay, and travel expenses of the Commission. Stipulates that the Commission may for the purpose of carrying out this Act hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission may deem advisable. Title II: Accreditation - States that the Commission shall by regulation establish accreditation standards for hospitals. Provides that the Commission shall establish procedures: (1) for determining if a hospital is in compliance with such standards; (2) for accreditation of those hospitals determined to be in compliance with such standards; and (3) for termination of accreditation of a hospital found to be in noncompliance with such standards. Directs the Commission to conduct surveys and accreditation programs which will encourage members of the health professions and hospitals to voluntarily promote high quality patient care, effective standards of physical plant safety and maintenance, and coordination of staffs and g…
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