SB 1063 - Sater, David
Requires hospitals to offer a pneumococcal vaccine to all inpatients 65 or older prior to discharge
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
6485S.02I
Title
SB 1063
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2016
Committee
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Veterans' Affairs and Health Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 1063 - Under current law, each year between October 1 and March 1, each hospital is required to offer influenza vaccinations to all inpatients 65 years or older prior to discharge. This act requires hospitals to offer pneumococcal vaccinations to such inpatients, as well.
SARAH HASKINS