Notification of material failure at military medical treatment facilities affecting patient care

(a) In general The Secretary of Defense shall notify the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives not later than 30 days after the date on which a material failure affects patient care in an operating room, critical care unit, intensive care unit, or emergency department at a military medical treatment facility. (b) Elements Each notification under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) The name and location of the military medical treatment facility. (2) A description of the operating room, critical care unit, intensive care unit, or emergency department affected and the scope of any shutdown. (3) The reason for any shutdown, including whether the shutdown is planned or unplanned. (4) The date on which any shutdown began or is expected to begin and the anticipated duration. (5) The number and types of surgical procedures, bed days, and encounters affected. (6) A description of mitigation measures to ensure continuity of care, including use of other military medical treatment facilities or civilian providers. (7) An assessment of the impact on patient safety and access to care. (8) The cost and funding source of any needed repairs and maintenance. (c) Briefing required Not later than May 1, 2027, and not less frequently than quarterly thereafter for the following three years, the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on— (1) for the period covered by the briefing, the aggregated data on notifications provided under subsection (a); (2) the funding and source of funding available to mitigate material failures in military medical treatment facilities; and (3) such recommendations for legislative changes or other pertinent matters as the Secretary considers appropriate.