Requires medical evaluations for assisted living eligibility to be conducted within thirty days prior to the date of admission
This bill requires that medical evaluations for assisted living eligibility be completed within thirty days before a resident moves in. The assessment must verify that the facility can meet the physical, supervisory, and psycho-social needs of the individual and must be signed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. It directly affects assisted living programs and their prospective residents by setting a specific timeline for these health checks. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Introduction
May 2024
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Introduced May 16, 2024
Last action May 16, 2024
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May 16, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
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Gustavo Rivera
DDemocratic/Working Families
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