HB 5348

Abstract

Creates the Burn Injury Reporting Act. Requires that an immediate oral report and later a written report be filed of every burn injury that meets one of the following criteria: (i) a person receives a second-degree or third degree burn to 5% or more of the person's body as a whole; (ii) a person sustains a burn to the upper respiratory tract or occurring laryngeal edema due to the inhalation of superheated air; or (iii) a person sustains any burn injury likely to result in death. Provides that the oral report shall consist of notification by telephone within 4 hours of completion of the initial treatment of the burn injury victim to local law enforcement in the jurisdiction where the hospital is located. Lists what must be contained in the report. Provides that information collected in the burn injury reports that could identify the hospital, any health care professional, hospital staff, or the patient shall remain confidential and only be divulged as needed in the investigation or prosecution of a criminal offense. Provides that persons complying with the Act in good faith are not subject to civil or criminal liability or discipline for unprofessional conduct.