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Creates a temporary state commission to study and investigate the effects of closures of long term care facilities on the residents of such facilities and their families
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Joan Millman
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6855
Title of bill
An act to amend the elder law, in relation to creating a temporary state commission to study and investigate the effects of closures of long term care facilities on the residents of such facili- ties and their families; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to protect residents of long term care facilities from being unduly burdened by the closure of the facility where they reside.
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Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. This section would establish the Commission on Long Term Care Facilities as follows:
*The Commission's duty would be to study and make recommendations on the following issues:
o The effects of closures of long term care facilities on the residents of such facilities; o The availability of long term care facility placements for residents suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's disease; o The availability of long term care facility placements for residents requiring skilled nursing care; o The effects of relocating residents of a closing long term care facil- ity;
-Specifically comparing relocation to a facility in the same geograph- ical area with relocation to a facility in a different geographical area;
o Feasibility of arranging comparable placements, as opposed to appro- priate placements, in other facilities within the same geographic area; o The impact on family members of residents of the Closing of a long term care facility; o The sufficiency of current laws, rules, and regulations governing the relocation of residents of a closing long term care facility; o The need, if any, for a notification system to alert residents and families not less than a year in advance of the closure or potential closure of a long term care facility; and o Any other matters the commission deems appropriate.
*The Commission would make recommendations for additional legislation or regulations as needed to govern the closing of long term care facilities and facilitate the relocation of residents.
*The Commission would consist of nine members:
o Director of the State Office for the Aging o State Long Term Care Ombudsman o Resident of the state who has expertise and experience in the fields of long term care and advocacy o Two appointments by the Temporary President of the Senate o Two appointments by the Speaker of the Assembly o One appointment each by the Minority Leader in each house
*The Commission shall report its findings one year after the first meet- ing of the Commission.
o All members of the Commission must be appointed within 60 days. o The Commission's first meeting would be within 30 days after all members are appointed.
Provides that no long term care facility would be able to close, convert to any other use, or cause reductions in staffing levels to occur until one year after the Commission reports its findings and provided recom- mendations.
Section 2. Effective Date - This act shall take effect immediately and expire one year after the report and recommendations are delivered.
Justification
When long term care facilities close, they place a burden on the resi- dents and their families to find a comparable placement at another facility. Seniors who have been living in these facilities for years, especially those who have Alzheimer's or dementia, can be severely stressed and negatively affected by such an uprooting of their life without adequate time to transition. It is vital that these facilities consider the long term needs of the vulnerable seniors who reside there- in and do a better job of planning for closures to minimize the impact on residents.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Immediately, will be deemed repealed one year after report of recommen- dations is made.
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