Bill > AB161

This bill makes several important revisions to hospice care regulations in Nevada, focusing on improving patient rights and program accountability. The bill requires hospice care programs to obtain informed, written consent from patients or their representatives for all treatments and decisions, and to maintain these consent documents for at least five years. Hospice programs must now provide patients with written notices that include contact information, explanation of available services, and the right to file complaints with the state Division of Public and Behavioral Health. The bill mandates that hospice programs notify patients or their representatives at least seven days before terminating care or ceasing operations, and provide information about filing complaints upon patient admission. Additionally, the bill clarifies the existing requirements for hospice care, including the need for a medical director, comprehensive care services, and support for patients' families. These changes aim to enhance transparency, patient autonomy, and the quality of care in hospice programs, with the new provisions set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Health and Social Services

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12103/Overview