Recolección y Protección de Datos de Enfermería en Texas

The nursing data must at least: (1) include demographics, areas of practice, supply, demand, and migration; and (2) be analyzed to identify trends relating to numbers and geographical distribution, practice setting, and area of practice and, to the extent possible, compare those trends with corresponding national trends. Statute text rendered on: 9/10/2024 - 620 - HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE (e) Data received under this section by the nursing resource section established under Section 105.002 that contains information identifying specific patients or health care facilities is confidential, is not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code, and may not be released unless all identifying information is removed. (f) The relevant members of the Health Professions Council, in conjunction with the Department of Information Resources, shall ensure that the information collected under Subsections (c) and (c-1) is transmitted to the statewide health coordinating council. The council shall store the information as needed and conduct related workforce studies, including a determination of the geographical distribution of the reporting professionals. (g) The relevant members of the Health Professions Council, in conjunction with the Department of Information Resources, shall ensure that the following information is submitted to the statewide health coordinating council for a person subject to Subsection (c-2): (1) certification, registration, or license number; (2) issuance date