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MO SB564

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2014

Primary Sponsor

Maria Chappelle-Nadal

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 198, RSMo by adding section 198.089 relating to long-term care facilities
  • Department of Health and Senior Services shall strongly encourage all state-licensed long-term care facilities to institute policies that facilitate familial involvement in residents' well-being and support
  • Required policies for familial involvement shall include, but are not limited to, family conferences and meetings
  • Family conferences and meetings allow families of residents to meet with or contact other families to share experiences and discuss how to provide support to facility residents

Legislative Description

Requires long-term care facilities to be encouraged to institute policies facilitating familial involvement in the well-being and support of its residents

Last Action

Referred H Health Care Policy Committee

5/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Health Care Policy5/16/2014
Seniors, Families and Pensions1/15/2014

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