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MN HF2442
Bill
Status
4/6/2021
Primary Sponsor
Mary Franson
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AI Summary
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The legislative auditor shall examine discharges of patients from hospitals to nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic and analyze the number of patients discharged, effects on discharged patients and nursing home residents, and COVID-19 case and death outcomes traceable to discharged patients.
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The legislative auditor shall review whether patient discharges complied with federal and state agency rules or guidance regarding COVID-19 testing, quarantine, isolation, and infection control measures at the time of discharge.
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The legislative auditor shall analyze the effects of non-compliant discharges on patient and nursing home resident health, and the impact of all discharges on hospital and nursing home reimbursement.
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The commissioner of health, commissioner of human services, hospitals, and nursing homes must cooperate with the examination and provide the legislative auditor access to necessary data and records.
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The legislative auditor must submit a written report to the legislature by January 15, 2022, and an unspecified amount from the general fund is appropriated in fiscal year 2022 to conduct the examination.
Legislative Description
COVID-19; legislative auditor required to examine patient discharge from hospital to nursing homes, report required, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy
4/6/2021