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ID S1096

ID S1096
Amends existing law to provide an alternative to regular compliance inspections of residential care and assisted living facilities.


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Introduced
02/11/2019
In Committee
03/18/2019
Crossed Over
02/26/2019
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/21/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RESIDENTIAL CARE AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES -- Amends existing law to provide an alternative to regular compliance inspections of residential care and assisted living facilities.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to provide an alternative to regular compliance inspections of residential care and assisted living facilities. The bill allows the Department of Health and Welfare to accept accreditation surveys from recognized accreditation organizations, such as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) or the Joint Commission, instead of conducting regular compliance inspections. The department will not conduct on-site compliance inspections during the time the accreditation report is valid, except for complaint surveys, reportable incidents, or emergencies. The bill also defines key terms related to residential care and assisted living facilities, such as "accreditation," "accreditation commission," and "core issues."

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Health and Welfare Committee (Senate)

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 159 Effective: 07/01/2019 (on 03/21/2019)

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