Nursing home patients; notice to Long-Term Care Ombudsman when patient is discharged or transferred. (HB159)
Introduced By
Del. Patrick Hope (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
Discharge or transfer of nursing home patients; notice to the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Provides that in cases in which a nursing home patient is involuntarily transferred or discharged from a nursing home, a copy of the written notice of such transfer or discharge shall be sent to the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at the same time such notice is sent to the patient. Amends § 32.1-138.1 (“Implementation of transfer and discharge policies.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
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