Bill > S01080

This bill establishes requirements for residential healthcare facilities during a state disaster emergency involving a disease outbreak. It requires the Department of Health to issue guidance on precautions and procedures to maintain the health and safety of residents and staff, including restrictions on visitation, staff training, personal protective equipment reporting, and communication with residents' representatives. The bill also empowers the Department to utilize public health emergency funds to secure alternative placement options, such as home care services, for residents during the emergency. Additionally, the bill mandates daily reporting by residential healthcare facilities on infection and fatality rates, and authorizes the Commissioner to appoint a temporary operator if a facility experiences high fatality and infection rates due to negligence. The bill amends the definition of "established operator" and "facility" in the Public Health Law to include residential healthcare facilities for the purposes of the new requirements.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S1080