Adam Schnelting voted NA (Introduced) on this Legislation.
Title: Reduces Restrictions of Visitors in Hospitals
Vote to pass a bill that reduces the restrictions on visiting patients in hospitals.
Establishes minimum requirements for health care facility visitation policies (Page 2)
Requires such policy to allow at least 24 hour attendance by compassionate care visitor (Page 2)
Authorizes facilities to limit number of visitors, in-facility movement of such visitors, access to patient in law enforcement agency, etc. (Page 2-3)
Authorizes visitors, patients to report violations to Department of Health and Senior Services (Page 3)
Exempts facilities from liability for damages, except in cases of reckless or willful misconduct (Page 2-3)
Requires that residents, patients be notified of Essential Caregiver Program (Page 4)
Requires reasonable in-person contact schedules, physical contact procedures for essential caregivers (Page 7)
Title: Reduces Restrictions of Visitors in Hospitals