Nursing homes; investigation of complaints by VDH, in-person interviews of residents. (SB977)
Introduced By
Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple (D-Arlington)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Nursing homes; investigation of complaints; in-person interviews of residents. Requires that, whenever the Department of Health investigates a complaint against a nursing home, the Department shall conduct an in-person interview of (i) the complainant, including any long term care ombudsman who submitted or investigated the complaint, and (ii) any patient of the nursing home who is the subject of the complaint or identified in the complaint, or his legally authorized representative. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/11/2011 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11102266D |
| 01/11/2011 | Referred to Committee on Education and Health |
| 01/12/2011 | Assigned Education sub: Health Licensing |
| 01/20/2011 | Stricken at request of patron in Education and Health (13-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |