42 USC 294j - Demonstration program to integrate quality improvement and patient safety training into clinical education of health professionals

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§ 294j.

Demonstration program to integrate quality improvement and patient safety training into clinical education of health professionals

(a)

In general

(b)

Eligibility

To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), an entity or consortium shall—

(1)

submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require;

(2)

be or include—

(A)

a health professions school;

(B)

a school of public health;

(C)

a school of social work;

(D)

a school of nursing;

(E)

a school of pharmacy;

(F)

an institution with a graduate medical education program; or

(G)

a school of health care administration;

(3)

collaborate in the development of curricula described in subsection (a) with an organization that accredits such school or institution;

(4)

provide for the collection of data regarding the effectiveness of the demonstration project; and

(5)

provide matching funds in accordance with subsection (c).

(c)

Matching funds

(1)

In general

(2)

Determination of amount contributed

(d)

Evaluation

(e)

Reports

Not later than 2 years after March 23, 2010, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report that—

(1)

describes the specific projects supported under this section; and

(2)

contains recommendations for Congress based on the evaluation conducted under subsection (d).

(Pub. L. 111–148, title III, § 3508, Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 530.)

cite as: 42 USC 294j