§ 25-56-102. Legislative Declaration
The general assembly finds and declares that: A mental or physical disability does not diminish a person’s right to health care; The federal “Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990”, 42 U.S.C. sec. 12101 et seq., as amended, prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities, yet many people still experience discrimination in accessing critical health-care services based […]
§ 25-56-103. Definitions
As used in this article 56, unless the context otherwise requires: “Anatomical gift” means the donation of part of a human body for the purpose of transplantation to another person. “Auxiliary aids or services” means an aid or service that is used to provide information to an individual with a cognitive, developmental, intellectual, neurological, or […]
§ 25-51-106. Patient Safety Research and Education
A health-care provider or health facility that participates in open discussions under this article 51 may provide de-identified information about an adverse health-care incident to any patient-safety-centered nonprofit organization for use in patient safety research and education. Disclosure of de-identified information under subsection (1) of this section: Does not constitute a waiver of the privilege […]
§ 25-56-104. Prohibition on Discrimination for Organ Transplants Based Solely on Disability – Applicability
This article 56 applies to all stages of the organ transplant process. A covered entity shall not, solely on the basis of an individual’s disability: Consider the individual ineligible to receive an anatomical gift or organ transplant; Deny medical services or other services related to organ transplantation, including diagnostic services, evaluation, surgery, counseling, and post-operative […]
§ 25-52-101. Short Title
The short title of this article 52 is the “Maternal Mortality Prevention Act”. Source: L. 2019: Entire article added, (HB 19-1122), ch. 196, p. 2138, § 1, effective May 16.
§ 25-56-105. Injunctive and Equitable Relief – Expedited Judicial Review – Limitations
Whenever it appears that a covered entity has violated or is violating any of the provisions of this article 56, the affected individual may commence a civil action for injunctive or equitable relief against the covered entity for purposes of enforcing compliance. The action may be brought in district court for the county where the […]
§ 25-52-102. Legislative Declaration
The general assembly hereby finds and declares that: Colorado’s maternal mortality rate nearly doubled between 2008 and 2013; Maternal deaths affect women statewide and are more common among families living in rural areas than in urban centers and disproportionately high among black and African-American women compared to white women; Eighty percent of maternal deaths in […]
§ 25-56-106. Enforcement
An aggrieved person may commence a civil action in the appropriate district court for injunctive or equitable relief against a covered entity for the purpose of enforcing compliance with this article 56. The aggrieved person may commence the civil action in the district court for the county in which the person resides or resided or […]
§ 25-52-103. Definitions
As used in this article 52, unless the context otherwise requires: “Committee” means the Colorado maternal mortality review committee created in section 25-52-104. “Department” means the department of public health and environment. “Designated state perinatal care quality collaborative” means a statewide nonprofit network of health facilities, clinicians, and public health professionals working to improve the […]
§ 25-52-104. Colorado Maternal Mortality Review Committee – Creation – Members – Duties – Report to the General Assembly – Repeal
The Colorado maternal mortality review committee is hereby created in the department for the purposes of: Reviewing specific cases of maternal death that occur in Colorado; Identifying the causes of maternal mortality; and Developing recommendations to address preventable maternal deaths, including legislation, policies, rules, training, and best practices that will support the health and safety […]