Sec. 98.111. CIVIL ACTION. Published infection rates or preventable adverse events may not be used in a civil action to establish a standard of care applicable to a health care facility.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 359 (S.B. 288), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 724 (S.B. 203), Sec. 2(j), eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies
Chapter 98 - Reporting of Health Care-Associated Infections and Preventable Adverse Events
Subchapter C. Duties of Department; Reporting System
Section 98.102. Departmental Responsibilities; Reporting System
Section 98.103. Reportable Infections
Section 98.1045. Reporting of Preventable Adverse Events
Section 98.1046. Public Reporting of Certain Potentially Preventable Events for Hospitals
Section 98.1047. Studies on Long-Term Care Facility Reporting of Adverse Health Conditions
Section 98.106. Departmental Summary
Section 98.1065. Study of Incentives and Recognition for Health Care Quality
Section 98.107. Education and Training Regarding Reporting System
Section 98.108. Frequency of Reporting
Section 98.109. Confidentiality; Privilege