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D.C. Code § 31-2991

Closed claim analysis

Mar. 14, 2007, D.C

(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.

Official source: D.C. Law Library (Council of the District of Columbia). Reproduced from public-domain District of Columbia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.