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NY A09571
Bill
Status
3/20/2024
Primary Sponsor
Aileen Gunther
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AI Summary
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Requires the New York Department of Health's health care and wellness education program to post educational information about pressure ulcers on its website.
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Website content must include images of pressure ulcers, links to resources, and information on what pressure ulcers are, how they develop, and which individuals are susceptible to them.
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Mandates information on the stages of pressure ulcers and associated health risks, prevention methods, and home treatment guidance including when to seek medical care.
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Requires inclusion of references to federal and state regulations regarding identification, treatment, and reporting of pressure ulcers in hospitals and nursing homes, including notification requirements for family members.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires the health care and wellness education and outreach program of the department of health to provide information regarding pressure ulcers for consumers, patients, educators and health care providers.
Last Action
referred to health
3/20/2024