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MO SB414
Bill
AI Summary
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Adds new 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 thirty days
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Reduces temporary incapacity period from forty-five days to thirty days for residents to remain in residential care or assisted living facilities when approved by a physician
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Requires non-ambulatory residents or those with dementia who cannot safely evacuate to reside on the ground floor level of assisted living facilities
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Prohibits assisted living facilities from admitting or retaining residents who require more than one person assisting with eating or toileting, require twenty-four-hour licensed nursing care, use registered professional nurse services at least eight consecutive hours daily for seven days a week, or are a danger to self or others
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Establishes ten specific disclosure and operational requirements for assisted living facilities that advertise special care units for residents with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or related disorders, including written statements on mission/philosophy, staff training practices, care plan processes, quarterly care plan reviews, and safety/security measures
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to long-term care facility special care units
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee
3/16/2015