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This bill makes several important changes to residential care and health facility licensing in New Hampshire, focusing on improving transparency and quality of care. The legislation requires licensed residential care facilities to maintain a mandatory quality assurance program for residents, rather than making it voluntary. It mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services post investigation and inspection results on their website, providing the public with more information about facility performance. The bill removes redundant administrative language, such as references to "administrative fines" and changes terminology from "hospital" to "facility" in various contexts. Additionally, the bill modifies language around staff training requirements, replacing "ongoing training" with "continuing education" and specifying that initial education and annual training must include information about best practices for treating and caring for people with dementia. Some sections of the bill will take effect immediately (60 days after passage), while others, including changes related to civil fines and visitation policies, will take effect on July 1, 2025. These changes aim to enhance oversight, transparency, and the quality of care in residential health facilities across the state.

Health and Social Services

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=297&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=SB37