ADOPTED 4/6/2005

410

5841-S AMH MORE BLAC 107

SSB 5841 - H AMD TO HC COMM AMD (H2889.1)

By Representative Morrell

   On page 1, line 16 of the amendment, after "plan" insert ", based on clinically sound criteria including nationally recognized guidelines such as those established by the national asthma education prevention partnership expert panel report guidelines for the diagnosis and management of asthma"

   On page 1, line 21 of the amendment, after "disparities" insert "and practice variation in the treatment of asthma"

   On page 1, line 23 of the amendment, after "diagnosis and" strike "treatment" and insert "management"

EFFECT: Specifies that the Department of Health should base the state asthma plan on nationally recognized guidelines, including the guidelines of the National Asthma Education Prevention Partnership. Requires that the asthma plan's recommendations regarding data systems address variations in the treatment of asthma.