Bill > A09412

This bill creates a new Family Essential Program within the Office for the Aging to provide support and resources for family caregivers in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. The program will establish a comprehensive advocacy, collaboration, and education infrastructure designed to improve care quality and resident outcomes. Specifically, the program will conduct monthly meetings with family care visitors and resident representatives, develop and distribute care guides and educational materials, and provide training modules to help family caregivers effectively support residents. The program aims to help residents maintain their highest level of functioning by creating collaborative care tools, offering self-paced training for essential care visitors, and coordinating advocacy efforts with relevant stakeholders. Additionally, the program will collect feedback and data from monthly meetings and share this information with the Department of Health. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, providing time for implementation and preparation.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9412