How HB 2554 changes current law

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This bill establishes a new chapter in Pennsylvania law for long-term infectious disease control, outlining the responsibilities for facilities and the procurement and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Title 35

  CHAPTER 58A LONG-TERM INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONTROL

  Adds a new chapter to Title 35 for long-term infectious disease control.

• § 58A01

  Definitions... 'Commission.' The Infectious Disease Advisory Commission... 'Department.' The Department of Health of the Commonwealth... 'Disaster emergency.' A declaration by the Governor... 'Facility.' Any of the following:... 'Infectious disease coordinator.' An employee... 'Plan' or 'infectious disease plan.' The infectious disease plan required...

  Defines key terms for the new chapter on long-term infectious disease control.

• § 58A02

  Response to emergency... (a) Selection of organization.--The Governor... (b) Duties of selected organization.--The organization... (c) Required amount of PPE... (d) Funding of stockpile...

  Establishes a process for selecting an organization to oversee PPE procurement and outlines the duties and funding for the PPE stockpile.

• § 58A03

  Inspection and review... (a) Inspections and surveys.--The department... (b) Regulation review.--The Governor shall submit a report... (c) Data reporting... (d) Sample infectious disease plan.

  Mandates inspection and review processes for facilities regarding infectious diseases, including data reporting and development of an infectious disease plan.

• § 58A04

  Facilities... (a) Infectious disease plan.--Each facility shall develop... (b) Infectious disease coordinator.--Each facility shall designate...

  Requires facilities to develop an infectious disease plan and designate a coordinator to implement it during a disaster emergency.