New visitation rights for nursing home residents
This act aims to grant residents of skilled nursing facilities, covered by Medicare and Medicaid, the right to unrestricted visitation by an individual they designate. This means facilities cannot impose additional limitations on access to the resident, enhancing the comfort and security of seniors and their loved ones.
Key points
Nursing home residents can designate at least one individual for unrestricted visitation.
Facilities cannot impose additional restrictions on access to the designated resident.
Residents retain the right to deny or withdraw consent or change their designation at any time.
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