The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Christine Arbo Peck.
DIGEST
SB 93 Original 2020 Regular Session Smith
Proposed law provides that a nursing home facility may install bed rails on a resident's bed if other
alternatives have been tried, the resident has been assessed for risk of entrapment, the risk versus the
benefit of using a bed rail has been assessed and reviewed with the resident or his guardian, informed
consent and a waiver of liability has been obtained, the bed's dimensions have been checked to
ensure that they are appropriate for resident size and weight; the manufacturer's recommendations
and specifications for installation and scheduled maintenance are followed, and the bed rail is used
correctly.
Proposed law defines "bed rail" as adjustable metal or rigid plastic bars that are attached to the bed.
Effective August 1, 2020.
(Adds R.S. 40:2009.24)