Health; require long-term care facilities to post a link on their websites to the official website of the office of the long-term care ombudsman
What changed between versions
Added authority to permit administration of insulin, epinephrine, GLP-1, and B12 medications in personal care homes and assisted living facilities under physician direction and protocol.
Expanded the bill's scope from only amending long-term care ombudsman provisions to also include regulation and construction of hospitals and care of indigent and elderly patients.
Added specific requirement that website links to the ombudsman program must include a standardized statement describing the program's purpose, confidentiality, and cost.
Added tiered penalty structure for website violations: $100 for second violation and $200 for third and subsequent violations within 12 months, with exemptions for broken or misdirected links.
Added effective date of January 1, 2027 for the new provisions.