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ID H0193
Bill
Status
4/6/2023
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Redesignates Chapter 97 as Chapter 98 of Title 39, Idaho Code, relating to essential caregivers in health care and assistance facilities.
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Clarifies that patients or residents have the right to in-person visitation from essential caregivers of their choosing, even when other visitors are excluded, provided the caregiver follows facility safety protocols.
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Allows facilities to place reasonable restrictions on essential caregiver visits regarding location, timing, and number of simultaneous visitors if necessary to prevent disruption of care services.
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Requires facilities to notify potential patients or residents of visitation rights prior to admission when practicable, provide opportunity to designate essential caregivers, and accommodate visitation requests approved by legal guardians for minors or incapacitated individuals.
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Effective date of July 1, 2023, with emergency declaration.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to clarify provisions regarding essential caregivers and to require health care facilities to establish policies regarding certain visitation requests.
HEALTH
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on April 4, 2023 Session Law Chapter 300 Effective: 07/01/2023
4/6/2023