Iowa SF2185 mandates facilities to report serious reportable events to the director within 15 days, conduct root cause analyses, and implement.

Iowa SF2185 establishes a reporting system for serious reportable events in health care facilities, including hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and birth centers. Facilities must report events to the director within 15 working days of discovery, in a format specified by the director. The report must identify the facility but exclude any personal information of health care professionals, employees, or patients. The director may consult with experts to develop the reporting format.

Iowa SF2185 mandates facilities to report serious reportable events to the director within 15 days, conduct root cause analyses, and implement.

Iowa SF2185 establishes a reporting system for serious reportable events in health care facilities, including hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and birth centers. Facilities must report events to the director within 15 working days of discovery, in a format specified by the director. The report must identify the facility but exclude any personal information of health care professionals, employees, or patients. The director may consult with experts to develop the reporting format.