An Act To Increase Patient Safety In Long-Term Care Facilities

This bill requires Maine long-term care facilities to provide side rails on residents' beds when requested by the resident or their legal guardian, or when side rails are deemed necessary for the resident's safety. It directly affects residents in long-term care facilities and the facilities themselves, mandating this specific safety measure. The law amends existing statute to define this requirement clearly, replacing previous standards. The change focuses on ensuring bed safety based on resident need or request, not facility discretion.