| Chapter 158 |
| 2018 -- H 7569 Enacted 07/02/2018 |
| A N A C T |
| RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTH CARE FACILITIES |
| Introduced By: Representatives Ackerman, McNamara, Corvese, Serpa, and Vella- |
| Date Introduced: February 09, 2018 |
| It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: |
| SECTION 1. Chapter 23-17 of the General Laws entitled "Licensing of Health-Care |
| Facilities" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section: |
| 23-17-64. Influenza immunization. |
| Between October 1 and March 1 of each year, each hospital shall offer, prior to |
| discharge, immunizations against influenza virus to all inpatients sixty-five (65) years of age and |
| older, unless contraindicated, and contingent upon the availability of the vaccine, in accordance |
| with the latest recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. |
| SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. |
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