HB2260 Summary

• Requires all licensed health care institutions providing congregate or residential care to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for all staff as prescribed by the department.

• Mandates that CPR-certified facility staff be available at all times.

• Requires facilities to establish policies for immediate evaluation of residents experiencing cardiac arrest or cessation of respiration and determine if resuscitation is appropriate based on the resident's advance directives or do-not-resuscitate orders.

• Prohibits facilities from implementing policies that prevent staff from providing immediate resuscitation that complies with resident directives.

• Provides liability protection for facilities and staff who provide emergency care or assistance in good faith, unless the person acted with gross negligence.