D.C. Code § 31-2991 Closed claim analysis.
31-2991. Closed claim analysis.
(a)
Within 180 days of march 14, 2007, the Mayor shall submit legislation to the Council for the establishment of a database of closed obstetrician/gynecologist malpractice claims reports to be submitted by providers of medical malpractice insurance.
(b)
The legislation shall include a plan which shall:
(A)
Contain provisions to identify trends and develop recommendations for preventative action for adverse Obstetrician/Gynecologist events;
(B)
Ensure dissemination of best practices among Obstetrician/Gynecologist practitioners and facilities and shall include provisions for ensuring the implementation of these practices; and
(C)
Include provisions to study recommendations based on closed Obstetrician/Gynecologist malpractice claims in other jurisdictions.
(Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-263, § 402, 54 DCR 807.)