Bill > S01588

This bill requires the New York State Department of Health to enhance its healthcare and wellness education program by creating a comprehensive online resource about pressure ulcers (also known as bedsores or decubitus ulcers). The new website content must provide detailed educational information for consumers, patients, family members, and healthcare providers, covering topics such as what pressure ulcers are, who is most at risk, how they develop on different body parts, their various stages and associated health risks, prevention strategies, home treatment methods, and when to seek medical care. The website will also include visual aids like images of pressure ulcers, useful resource links, and references to federal and state regulations about identifying, treating, and reporting pressure ulcers in hospitals and nursing homes, including guidelines for informing patients' family members or authorized representatives. This bill aims to improve awareness, understanding, and proactive management of pressure ulcers, particularly for those providing home-based care to individuals who are more susceptible to developing these potentially serious medical conditions.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1588