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The following is a list useful links to reporting organizations that address issues and give additional healthcare related information

SUMMARY OF STATE ACTIVITY
STATES WITH LAWS REQUIRING HOSPITAL-ACQUIRED INFECTION REPORTING
  • 20 states have laws requiring public reporting of infection rates.
  • 3 states have laws requiring public reporting of infection information, but not specifically rates (CA, OK, RI).
  • 2 states have laws requiring confidential reporting of infection rates (NE, NV).
  • 1 state has a voluntary law requiring public reporting of infection information (AR).
  • All other states except WY, AZ, MT, ND have considered hospital infection reporting laws, but have not yet passed legislation.

AMA Voice is a publication that clearly articulates the urgent needs and aspirations of America's physicians.

American Journal of Surgery

Need to report a problem to the FDA, here is the link

Fighting for Safety, Disclosure, and Accountability in Healthcare

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Never Events to Change Healthcare - ?

Websites

Education and Information of OR Decision Makers

Association of periOperative Registered Nurses

Information on Hospitals

Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation