Healthcare (Hospitals · Licensing)

This bill updates Michigan's public health code to standardize the information required on professional licensure and renewal applications for healthcare workers. It mandates that applicants provide their full legal name and Social Security number, while ensuring these numbers are not printed on the final license or registration certificate. The legislation also expands disclosure requirements by asking applicants to report felony convictions, specific misdemeanor offenses, out-of-state disciplinary actions, hospital employment details, and written policies for medical record management. Exceptions are made for individuals who are legally exempt from obtaining a Social Security number or who have religious objections to disclosing it.

SB 803 creates a new licensure requirement for freestanding facilities that provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), a medical treatment using pressurized oxygen. It directly affects businesses operating standalone HBOT centers and patients receiving this therapy by establishing specific safety and operational standards. The bill amends Michigan's Public Health Code to add licensing rules for these facilities, ensuring they meet state health and safety criteria. This change applies to facilities not located within hospitals, requiring them to obtain state licensure before operation.