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House committee approves one-word amendment to nurse-midwife bill to remove 'accredited' hospital language
Summary
The House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee approved an amendment to a bill on certified nurse midwives removing the word "accredited" from hospital discharge language so the provision applies to licensed hospitals whether or not they hold accreditation.
During a meeting of the House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, members approved an amendment to a bill concerning certified nurse midwives that removes the word "accredited" from a provision about admitting and discharging patients from hospitals.
Representative Bentley, sponsor of the amendment, told committee members he intended to have the change engrossed before the hearing but did not, and said the amendment simply removes the word to avoid excluding…
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