HB2670

Missouri HB2670 modifies public health programs by establishing regional arthritis programs and enhancing data collection on health care-associated.

Missouri HB2670 modifies public health programs by establishing regional arthritis programs within the Department of Health and Senior Services to improve knowledge and access to arthritis management among adults. The bill also mandates data collection on health care-associated infections from hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and abortion facilities. It requires these facilities to implement antimicrobial stewardship programs and use the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Healthcare Safety Network for data collection.