HB18-1399
Regulation Of Surgical Smoke
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2018 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the prevention of human exposure to surgical smoke during surgery at certain licensed health care facilities.
Bill Summary:
The bill requires hospitals with surgical services and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt a policy to prevent human exposure to surgical smoke. Surgical smoke is a gaseous byproduct produced by energy-generating surgical medical devices. On or before March 1, 2019, the Colorado department of public health and environment shall promulgate rules regarding requirements for surgical smoke evacuation policies. A policy adopted in accordance with the bill applies to surgical procedures performed on or after July 1, 2019.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/18/2018 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone House Bill 18-1399 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 12-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
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| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2018 | House | House Committee on Health, Insurance, & Environment Postpone Indefinitely |
| 04/18/2018 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Health, Insurance, & Environment |