MO HB1068

Adds new statutory definition of "intermittent health-related care" as licensed nursing services or professional therapies provided no more than five days per week, or six to seven days per week for temporary periods with a predictable end within 45 days

Defines "more than minimal assistance" to include requiring help traversing stairs, opening doors, propelling a wheelchair, needing more than one person for transfers, or requiring more than intermittent health-related care

Reduces the temporary incapacity period during which residents may remain in residential care or assisted living facilities from 45 days to 30 days when approved by a physician

Requires assisted living facilities accepting residents who need more than minimal assistance for safe evacuation to house nonambulatory or dementia residents on the ground floor and use personal electronic monitoring devices when recommended by a physician

Establishes new disclosure and care planning requirements for assisted living facilities offering special care units for Alzheimer's, dementia, or related disorders, including written service plans, staff training information, quarterly care plan reviews, and designation of a responsible representative for each resident