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SAFE Hospitals Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 5:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3806
Bill 117 HR 3806, also known as the SAFE Hospitals Act of 2021, aims to improve the safety and security of hospitals across the United States. The bill focuses on addressing issues related to workplace violence in healthcare settings, which has become a growing concern in recent years.
The SAFE Hospitals Act of 2021 includes provisions that require hospitals to develop and implement violence prevention plans to protect healthcare workers from harm. These plans must include measures such as training for staff on how to de-escalate potentially violent situations, as well as procedures for reporting incidents of violence.
Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a national database to track incidents of workplace violence in healthcare settings. This database would help identify trends and patterns of violence, allowing hospitals to better address and prevent future incidents. Furthermore, the SAFE Hospitals Act of 2021 includes provisions to improve the reporting and investigation of workplace violence incidents. Hospitals would be required to report incidents to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and conduct thorough investigations to determine the root causes of the violence. Overall, the SAFE Hospitals Act of 2021 aims to create a safer and more secure environment for healthcare workers by addressing the issue of workplace violence in hospitals. By implementing violence prevention plans, establishing a national database, and improving reporting and investigation procedures, the bill seeks to protect healthcare workers and ensure their safety while on the job.
The SAFE Hospitals Act of 2021 includes provisions that require hospitals to develop and implement violence prevention plans to protect healthcare workers from harm. These plans must include measures such as training for staff on how to de-escalate potentially violent situations, as well as procedures for reporting incidents of violence.
Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a national database to track incidents of workplace violence in healthcare settings. This database would help identify trends and patterns of violence, allowing hospitals to better address and prevent future incidents. Furthermore, the SAFE Hospitals Act of 2021 includes provisions to improve the reporting and investigation of workplace violence incidents. Hospitals would be required to report incidents to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and conduct thorough investigations to determine the root causes of the violence. Overall, the SAFE Hospitals Act of 2021 aims to create a safer and more secure environment for healthcare workers by addressing the issue of workplace violence in hospitals. By implementing violence prevention plans, establishing a national database, and improving reporting and investigation procedures, the bill seeks to protect healthcare workers and ensure their safety while on the job.
Congressional Summary of HR 3806
State Accountability, Flexibility, and Equity for Hospitals Act of 2021 or the SAFE Hospitals Act of 2021
This bill alters Medicaid requirements relating to payment for inpatient hospital services that are provided by disproportionate share hospitals (DSHs). (DSHs are hospitals that receive additional payment under Medicaid for treating a large share of low-income patients.)
Among other changes, the bill requires state Medicaid programs to adopt a payment methodology that meets certain criteria, including by prioritizing payments based on the DSH tier for which the hospital qualifies; tiers are determined based on factors such as the hospital's Medicaid inpatient utilization rate.
The bill also incorporates state poverty ratios (i.e., the number of qualifying low-income individuals in a state compared to all states) into the formula for determining state DSH allotments under Medicaid. The bill phases in application of the revised formula over the course of 10 to 15 years.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3806
Bill HR 3806 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2021. Bill HR 3806 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 11, 2021. Bill HR 3806's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of June 14, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3806
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3806
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Health care coverage and access
- Hospital care
- Medicaid
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3806
SAFE Hospitals Act of 2021
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a methodology for determining State allotments for Medicaid disproportionate share hospital payments that is based on State poverty levels, to require States to prioritize disproportionate share hospital payments on the basis of Medicaid inpatient utilization and low-income utilization rates, and for other purposes.
SAFE Hospitals Act of 2021
State Accountability, Flexibility, and Equity for Hospitals Act of 2021
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