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KS HB2002
Bill
Status
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Legislative Post Audit
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AI Summary
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Kansas Department of Health and Environment must audit hospital compliance with the Kansas Lay Caregiver Act beginning in 2026
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Annual reports on audit results must be submitted to the House Committee on Health and Human Services and Senate Committee on Public Health and Welfare by January 31 each year
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The Lay Caregiver Act requires hospitals to give patients the opportunity to designate a caregiver (age 16+) upon admission and before discharge
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Hospitals must notify designated caregivers of discharge/transfer, provide discharge instructions, and educate caregivers on aftercare tasks
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The act does not create private rights of action against hospitals or grounds for adverse licensure actions for non-compliance
Legislative Description
Requiring the department of health and environment to audit hospital compliance with the lay caregiver act and report the results of such audit to the legislature.
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
1/13/2025