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Adverse Event Reporting Tools for District of Columbia

In December 2006, the District of Columbia Council passed the Medical Malpractice Amendment Act of 2006, A16-0619, which became effective March 2007. The Act mandates three (3) reporting requirements effective July 1, 2007. The Health Regulation and Licensing Administration is currently in the process of drafting regulations. As of April 2009, interim guidelines are available for the Medical Malpractice Amendment Act of 2006.
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Authorizing statutes or regulations District of Columbia, Medical Malpractice Amendment Act of 2006 Interim Guidelines District of Columbia
Public reports Leapfrog Hospital Survey District of Columbia
Public reports Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, National Quality Measures Clearinghouse District of Columbia
Public reports US Department of Health & Human Services, Hospital Compare District of Columbia
Reportable event forms Adverse Event Reporting Form District of Columbia