RD109 - Joint Commission on Health Care 2011 Annual Report
Executive Summary: *The 2011 Annual Report was replaced in its entirety by the Joint Commission on Health Care on August 16, 2012. The 2011 Annual Report describes the research and legislative activities of the Joint Commission on Health Care (JCHC), a standing commission of the General Assembly. Membership Delegate Benjamin L. Cline, Chair Senator Linda T. Puller, Vice-Chair Delegate Robert H. Brink Delegate David L. Bulova Delegate Rosalyn R. Dance Delegate T. Scott Garrett Delegate Algie T. Howell, Jr. Delegate Harvey B. Morgan Delegate David A. Nutter Delegate John M. O’Bannon, III Delegate Christopher K. Peace Senator George L. Barker Senator Harry B. Blevins Senator R. Edward Houck Senator L. Louise Lucas Senator Ralph S. Northam Senator Patricia S. Ticer Senator William C. Wampler, Jr. The Honorable William A. Hazel, Jr. (ex officio) Secretary of Health and Human Resources Activities Five Joint Commission meetings and two meetings by each of JCHC’s Subcommittees – on Behavioral Health Care and Healthy Living/Health Services – were held in 2011; meeting materials may be found on the website http://jchc.virginia.gov. Legislation, introduced on behalf of the Joint Commission and enacted by the 2012 General Assembly, addressed public access to vital records, established an All-Payer Claims Database, limited unlawful access to methamphetamine precursors, and promoted public awareness of Shaken Baby Syndrome. |