SB564 - Requires long-term care facilities to be encouraged to institute policies facilitating familial involvement in the well-being and support of its residents

SB 564

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

Sponsor:

Chappelle-Nadal

LR Number:

4330S.02P

Committee:

Seniors, Families and Pensions

Last Action:

5/16/2014 - Referred H Health Care Policy Committee

Journal Page:

H2234

Title:

SCS SB 564

Calendar Position:

Effective Date:

August 28, 2014

Current Bill Summary

SCS/SB 564 - 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 facilitate familial involvement in the well-being and support of residents of long-term care facilities.

This act is substantially similar to SB 199 (2013) and SB 536 (2012).

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