S.Res. 482 · 109th Congress
A resolution supporting the goals of an annual National Time-Out Day to promote patient safety and optimal outcomes in the operating room.
- Stage
- Passed chamber resolution
- Sponsor
- Mary Landrieu
- Introduced
- 2006-05-17
- Latest action
- 2006-06-15 · Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses support for the goals and ideal of an annual National Time-Out Day as designated by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses.
Congratulates perioperative nurses and representatives of surgical teams for working together to protect patient safety.