65-4921 Definitions.
65-4921. Definitions. As used in K.S.A. 65-4921 through 65-4930, and amendments thereto: (a) “Appropriate licensing agency” means the agency that issued the license to the individual or health care provider who is the subject of a report under this act. (b) “Department” means the department of health and environment. (c) “Health care provider” means: (1) […]
65-4947 Same; validity of DNR order during transport of patient.
65-4947. Same; validity of DNR order during transport of patient. A “do not resuscitate” order established while the patient is admitted to a medical care facility licensed pursuant to K.S.A. 65-429, and amendments thereto, or an adult care home licensed pursuant to K.S.A. 39-928, and amendments thereto, shall remain valid during transport of the patient […]
65-4922 Medical care facilities; risk management program required; submission of plan; inspections and investigations; approval of plan; reports and records confidential.
65-4922. Medical care facilities; risk management program required; submission of plan; inspections and investigations; approval of plan; reports and records confidential. (a) Each medical care facility shall establish and maintain an internal risk management program which shall consist of: (1) A system for investigation and analysis of the frequency and causes of reportable incidents within […]
65-4948 Same; rules and regulations.
65-4948. Same; rules and regulations. The board may adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act. History: L. 1994, ch. 143, § 8; Apr. 14.
65-4923 Reporting requirements.
65-4923. Reporting requirements. (a) If a health care provider, or a medical care facility agent or employee who is directly involved in the delivery of health care services, has knowledge that a health care provider has committed a reportable incident, such health care provider, agent or employee shall report such knowledge as follows: (1) If […]
65-4955 Health care provider cooperation act; legislative findings; protection of public.
65-4955. Health care provider cooperation act; legislative findings; protection of public. (a) This act shall be known and may be cited as the health care provider cooperation act. (b) The legislature finds as follows: (1) Technological and scientific developments in health care have enhanced the prospects for further improvement in the quality of care provided […]
65-4924 Reports relating to impaired providers; procedures.
65-4924. Reports relating to impaired providers; procedures. (a) If a report to a state licensing agency pursuant to subsection (a)(1) or (2) of K.S.A. 65-4923 or any other report or complaint filed with such agency relates to a health care provider’s inability to practice the provider’s profession with reasonable skill and safety due to physical […]
65-4925 Reports, records and proceedings confidential and privileged; licensing agency disciplinary proceedings.
65-4925. Reports, records and proceedings confidential and privileged; licensing agency disciplinary proceedings. (a) The reports and records made pursuant to K.S.A. 65-4923 or 65-4924, and amendments thereto, shall be confidential and privileged, including: (1) Reports and records of executive or review committees of medical care facilities or of a professional society or organization; (2) reports […]
65-4926 Immunity from civil liability for report or investigation, limits.
65-4926. Immunity from civil liability for report or investigation, limits. Any person or entity which, in good faith, reports or provides information or investigates any health care provider as authorized by K.S.A. 65-4923 or 65-4924 shall not be liable in a civil action for damages or other relief arising from the reporting, providing of information […]
65-4927 Failure to report; remedies; immunity from civil liability.
65-4927. Failure to report; remedies; immunity from civil liability. (a) No person or entity shall be subject to liability in a civil action for failure to report as required by K.S.A. 65-4923 or 65-4924. (b) The license of a person or entity required to report under subsection (a) of K.S.A. 65-4923 may be revoked, suspended […]