By requiring care facilities to provide information about elder abuse, HB 2711 aims to empower patients and their families. The information included in the pamphlets will cover important topics such as the signs of elder abuse, patients' rights relating to care, and whom to contact in case of suspected abuse. This amendment intends to create a more informed patient population and holds institutions accountable for effectively communicating these crucial resources.
Summary
House Bill 2711 introduces significant amendments to the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning elder care. The bill mandates that all residential care institutions and nursing care facilities provide pamphlets to prospective patients or their representatives. These pamphlets are designed to educate individuals about recognizing and reporting elder abuse. The overarching goal is to enhance awareness and protection for vulnerable elderly individuals within these care facilities.
Contention
There may be considerations regarding the practicality of implementing this bill. Facilities might express concerns about the additional requirements to produce or distribute educational materials. It is also possible that stakeholders will debate the sufficiency of the pamphlet content as prescribed by various departments, raising questions about standardization and the adequacy of information being communicated to those in need.
Requires MVC to develop informational pamphlet concerning operation of low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters; requires certain food delivery companies to distribute pamphlet to certain individuals.
Health facilities: nursing homes; pamphlets and forms to file a complaint; require nursing homes to provide to certain persons upon admission, assessment or evaluation, or relocation of nursing home resident. Amends sec. 20194 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20194).