HB 1546 -- Infection Control

Sponsor:  Schaaf

This bill changes the laws regarding infection control.  In its
main provisions, the bill:

(1)  Requires all cases, including non-hospital acquired cases,
of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA),
vancomycin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, and vancomycin-
resistant enterococcus to be reported to the Department of Health
and Senior Services;

(2)  Specifies when ventilator-associated pneumonia should be
included by the department in quarterly infection incidence rate
reports; and

(3)  Requires every hospital licensed in the state to develop an
MRSA control program beginning January 1, 2009.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:10 pm