SB536 - Requires long-term care facilities to be encouraged to institute policies encouraging familial involvement in the well-being and support of its residents

SB 536

Requires long-term care facilities to be encouraged to institute policies encouraging familial involvement in the well-being and support of its residents

Sponsor:

Chappelle-Nadal

LR Number:

4100S.01I

Committee:

Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families

Last Action:

1/5/2012 - Second Read and Referred S Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families Committee

Journal Page:

S62

Title:

Calendar Position:

Effective Date:

August 28, 2012

Current Bill Summary

SB 536 - This act requires the Department of Health and Senior Services to strongly encourage all long-term care facilities licensed in this state to institute policies that will encourage familial involvement in the well-being and support of residents of long-term care facilities.

This act is identical to SB 43 (2011).

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