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HB 2415

Health Care - As introduced, permits a healthcare organization's quality improvement committee to evaluate the security measures in place at a healthcare organization to ensure the safety of patients and staff. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 38; Title 62 and Title 68.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee bill permits healthcare quality committees to formally evaluate security measures protecting patients and staff at medical facilities.

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 2415

Legislative bill overview

HB 2415 authorizes healthcare organizations' quality improvement committees to formally evaluate and assess security measures designed to protect patients and staff. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee Code Annotated related to healthcare regulation, corporate governance, and public health administration.

Why is this important

Healthcare security assessments directly impact patient safety, staff protection, and institutional liability. By formally integrating security evaluations into quality improvement frameworks, organizations gain structured processes to identify vulnerabilities in physical security, access controls, and emergency preparedness—areas that have become increasingly critical following workplace violence incidents in medical settings.

Potential points of contention

  • Legal immunity scope: Quality improvement committee evaluations may receive legal protection from discovery in litigation; stakeholders may debate how broad this protection should be and whether it shields negligence
  • Regulatory enforcement vs. internal review: Unclear whether internal committee findings must be reported to state health regulators or remain private, affecting accountability mechanisms
  • Implementation costs and burden: Healthcare organizations, particularly smaller facilities, may face expenses implementing formal security evaluation protocols without corresponding state funding or technical assistance

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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