House is in Recess until Tuesday, November 12 at 1:00pm
Senate is in Recess until Tuesday, November 12 at 1:00pm
Committee Meetings:
Senate Democratic Policy Committee – 11:00am
Roundtable discussion on property tax relief
Lehighton, PA
House Consumer Affairs – 1:00pm
Public hearing on: HB1543
Media, PA
Senate Education – 1:00pm
Public hearing on: seeking input from students on educational issues in schools
Harrisburg, PA
From the Pennsylvania Department of Health
National Healthcare Quality Week is Oct. 20-26
Titusville –Secretary of Health Michael Wolf today presented Somerset Hospital with the state’s award for “Excellence in Health Care Compliance,” an award recognizing the efforts of delivering consistent quality care to the citizens of the commonwealth.
Somerset Hospital was one of seven selected for the award out of 220 health care facilities in the state. Awardees were honored by the department during National Healthcare Quality Week.
“Governor Corbett’s Healthy Pennsylvania initiative focuses on ensuring affordable, quality health care for all Pennsylvanians and it’s important that we recognize those facilities that are excelling at these goals, especially in a rural setting where the need is dire,” said Wolf. “This award signifies the positive contributions and hard work of those who deliver top-notch care every day to the families and communities they serve.”
The Department of Health licenses and oversees hospitals statewide including acute care hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, critical access hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, children’s hospitals and psychiatric hospitals. In addition, the department conducts about 2,000 inspections annually, including licensure and certification surveys, follow-up surveys and complaint investigations.
Facilities receiving the award were required to have no health citations during the last state licensure survey and no major life safety code deficiencies on the last building inspection. All department-licensed hospitals were eligible for the awards and did not need to apply to be considered.
“Somerset Hospital is honored to be recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and shares the department’s mission to achieve high quality, safe, and effective healthcare through commitment, dedication and professionalism,” said Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Craig Saylor. “This recognition must be shared by the entire organization including our outstanding medical staff and our many dedicated employees.”
During the event, Wolf highlighted Governor Corbett’s Healthy Pennsylvania plan, which aims to increase access to affordable, quality healthcare for all Pennsylvanians.
“Hospitals receiving this award are already supporting the Governor’s plan and doing their part by providing the best care possible to their patients,” added Wolf.
To view hospital surveys from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, visit www.health.state.pa.us and select “Hospitals” under the “Facilities, Providers and Managed Care Plans” tab.
11:00am – House is in Session
1:00pm – Senate is in Session
Committee Meetings:
House Aging and Older Adult Services – 9:30am
Informational meeting on: HB420
Senate Urban Affairs and Housing – 9:30am
Public hearing on: SB48
House Agriculture and Rural Affairs – 9:50am
Informational meeting on: SB82, HB1750
House Education – 10:00am
To consider: HB 1728, HR 108
House Human Services – 10:00am
Informational meeting with manufacturer of Vivitrol
House Labor and Industry – 10:00am
To consider: HB611, SB802, HB1338
Senate Finance – 10:00am
To consider: HB 546
House and Senate Local Government – 10:15am
Public Hearing on Health and Human Services Community Services Block Grant Program
Senate Consumer Protection & Prof. Licensure – 10:30am
To consider: SB814, HB1348, HB1351
House Appropriations – Off the Floor
To consider: HB21, HB162, HB1425, HB1426, HB1529, HB1530, HB1574, HB1575, HB1617, HB1644, SB277
11:00am – House is in Session
1:00pm – Senate is in Session
Committee Meetings:
House Education – 9:00am
To consider: HB810, HB1734, HB1741, SB46
House Human Services – 9:30am
To consider: HB1334, HB1420, HB1654
House Liquor Control – 9:30am
To consider: HB1747
Senate Local Government – 9:30am
To consider: SB733, SB901, SB903, SB904, SB935
House Judiciary – 10:00am
To consider: HB207, HB710, HB1154, HB1261, HB1470, HB1662, SB688, SB731
Senate Banking and Insurance – 10:00am
To consider: SB1045, SB1118, SB1130
Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs – 10:30am
To consider: SB1107, SB1131, HB920
Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness – 11:00am
To consider: SB923, SB1115
Senate Judiciary – 11:30am
To consider: HB27, HB714, HB764, HB1356, HB1594
House Appropriations – Off the Floor
Senate Appropriations – Off the Floor
To consider: HB290, HB1098
Senate Rules and Executive Nominations – Off the Floor
To consider: SB358, SB648
1:00pm – House is in Session
1:00pm – Senate is in Session
Committee Meetings:
Senate State Government – 10:00am
Public hearing to discuss the Right to Know Law
House Education – 11:00am
Public hearing on hybrid learning
House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness – 11:30am
To consider: HB 1205, HB1742
House Human Services – 12:15pm
Informational meeting on: HB1654
House Appropriations – Off the Floor
To consider: HB1632, HB1656, HB1672, HB1694, HB1706, SB358, SB379, SB680
Senate Appropriations – Off the Floor
To consider: SB81, HB290, HB390, HB1098, HB1128
Senate Education – Off the Floor
To consider: SB1113
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