DENVER (AP) — Some Colorado lawmakers want the state to track problem surgery technicians in response to the case of a woman who infected about three dozen people with hepatitis C.
Democratic Reps. Sara Gagliardi and Debbie Benefield announced legislation Sunday requiring surgical technicians to register with the state.
Employers would have to report the names of technicians who were disciplined or fired for certain reasons. They would have to check the new database before hiring a technician.
The lawmakers say it will help identify problem technicians like Kristen Diane Parker and stop the from infecting patients.
Parker was sentenced to 30 years in prison last week for injecting herself with painkillers and leaving behind the dirty needles to be reused on patients.
Democratic Reps. Sara Gagliardi and Debbie Benefield announced legislation Sunday requiring surgical technicians to register with the state.
Employers would have to report the names of technicians who were disciplined or fired for certain reasons. They would have to check the new database before hiring a technician.
The lawmakers say it will help identify problem technicians like Kristen Diane Parker and stop the from infecting patients.
Parker was sentenced to 30 years in prison last week for injecting herself with painkillers and leaving behind the dirty needles to be reused on patients.
