An Amendment of the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act.

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An Amendment of the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act.

August 1, 2007

Pennsylvania General Assembly.

This bill requires that Pennsylvania hospitals and nursing homes implement an internal infection control plan and report hospital-acquired infections.

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