The Committee on Medical Affairs proposes the following amendment (SR-958.KM0001S):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 44-7-400(B) and inserting:

 (B) Patient beds may be used in hallways, corridors, and other means of egress during a justified emergency when the on-site emergency department physiciana designated member of the emergency department leadership team, as provided for in the hospital's written policies and procedures, determines and, within seven calendar days of the start of the justified emergency, documents on a an electronic form developed by the Department of Public Health that:
  (1) all other appropriate treatment space in the hospital has been exhausted; and
  (2) the health and safety of patients is jeopardized without the use of patient beds in these areas.

Amend the bill further, SECTION 1, by striking Section 44-7-400(C)(6) and inserting:

  (6) the signature of the emergency department physician on sitethe designated member of the emergency department's leadership team at the onset of the justified emergency.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.