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 106 STAT. 2276 PUBLIC LAW 102-463—OCT. 23, 1992 Public Law 102-463 102d Congress Joint Resolution Oct. 23, 1992 Designating the week beginning November 1, 1992, as "National Medical Staff [H.J. Res. 399] Services Awareness Week". Whereas there are more than 2,600 certified medical staff coordinators across the United States whose purpose is to enhance the professionalism and efficiency of health care in the United States; Whereas the health care industry, especially hospital and medical staff personnel, has experienced tremendous change and challenges in recent years; Whereas the role of medical staff services personnel has become essential to effective health care management; Whereas complex legal, financial, and regulatory requirements have greatly increased the need for expanded administration of medical staff fimctions; Whereas encouraging professional development for medical staff services personnel is essential for effective, productive, and competent hospital and medical staffs; Whereas, in 1978, dedicated individuals organized to recognize and support the vitally important work of the medical stan services profession; and Whereas a need exists to increase recognition of the valuable and important role of the medical staff services profession across the United States: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the week beginning November 1, 1992, is designated as "National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Approved October 23, 1992. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 399: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 138 (1992): Oct. 5, considered and passed House. Oct. 8, considered and passed Senate.

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