S1279B2001A07740 PWK:JMT 10/19/20 #90 A07740
AMENDMENTS TO SENATE BILL NO. 1279
Sponsor: SENATOR MUTH
Printer's No. 2001
Amend Bill, page 2, line 3, by striking out "of" and
inserting
selected by
Amend Bill, page 2, line 3, by inserting after "resident"
or the resident's responsible party
Amend Bill, page 2, line 24, by inserting after "stepsister"
, niece, nephew
Amend Bill, page 3, lines 11 through 14, by striking out
"Only facilities that" in line 11 and all of lines 12 through 14
and inserting
All facilities are expected to follow necessary precautions
outlined by the Federal and State Government. The secretary may
temporarily limit essential caregiver visits while a facility
comes into compliance with safety measures. A facility may have
visitors only if the facility has the capability to employ rapid
testing for all staff, visitors and residents, and has adequate
and consistent access to personal protective equipment for all
staff as a requirement for essential caregivers.
Amend Bill, page 3, lines 15 through 21, by striking out "The
decision to" in line 15 and all of lines 16 through 21 and
inserting
The facility must allow each resident to designate the
resident's choice of one or more essential caregivers and a
facility that utilizes care plans must use the person-centered
service planning process to identify each resident's designated
caregiver. The following shall apply:
(1) The facility executive director or a designee shall
process requests for essential caregivers from a resident or
the resident's representatives.
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Amend Bill, page 3, line 25, by striking out the period after
"day" and inserting
unless there is an identified unmet need that requires
more time.
Amend Bill, page 4, line 3, by striking out "conditions" and
inserting
infection control and safety protocols
Amend Bill, page 4, line 5, by striking out "sole"
Amend Bill, page 4, line 6, by inserting after "designee."
The State licensing agency shall be the final arbiter of
any disputes related to restrictions or revocation of
essential caregiver status.
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