Wisconsin 2023-2024 Regular Session

Wisconsin Assembly Bill AB1088

Introduced
2/13/24  
Refer
2/13/24  
Report Pass
2/19/24  
Refer
2/19/24  
Engrossed
2/22/24  
Refer
2/26/24  

Caption

Consent to admissions to certain health care facilities by patient representatives, allocation of nursing beds for patients with certain complex needs, and a complex patient pilot program. (FE)

Impact

The bill is anticipated to impact current statutes regarding health care admissions by reducing bureaucratic barriers for incapacitated individuals. Instead of navigating through guardianship or protective placements, patient representatives will have the authority to make health care decisions, including admissions to nursing homes. This change is expected to facilitate quicker access to necessary health care services for individuals who are incapacitated and often in need of immediate assistance.

Summary

Assembly Bill 1088 focuses on enhancing the processes related to the admission of incapacitated individuals to health care facilities by allowing patient representatives to consent to such admissions without the need for guardianship petitions. This bill also introduces provisions for the allocation of 250 nursing home beds specifically designated for patients with complex needs, prioritizing those unable to find appropriate placements in existing facilities. The authors of the bill argue that it will streamline the transition processes for incapacitated individuals, ensuring timely care and support.

Contention

A notable point of contention surrounding AB1088 relates to concerns over the lack of oversight and potential misuse of authority by patient representatives, especially in making significant health care decisions. Critics argue that while the bill aims to simplify processes for caring for incapacitated individuals, it may undermine protections afforded through guardianship, leading to risks if patient representatives do not act in the best interests of those they represent. Ensuring a balance between accessibility of care and safeguarding the rights and health of incapacitated individuals remains a critical discussion point.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

WI SB1027

Consent to admissions to certain health care facilities by patient representatives, allocation of nursing beds for patients with certain complex needs, and a complex patient pilot program. (FE)

WI S1036

Requires hospitals to provide certain resources to certain patients and to ask patients if patients have completed advance directive or practitioner orders for life-sustaining treatment form.

WI A2796

Requires hospitals to provide certain resources to certain patients and to ask patients if patients have completed advance directive or practitioner orders for life-sustaining treatment form.

WI SB00103

An Act Requiring Long-term Care Facilities To Provide Patients With A Copy Of The Patient's Bill Of Rights, Post Staffing Ratios And Institute Consultative Processes For Certain Patient Room Transfers.

WI SB01022

An Act Concerning Requirements For Facilities That Complete Medicare Or Medicaid Applications For Patients.

WI HB4204

Health care; Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act of 2022; rights of patients; responsibilities of patients; rights of minors; responsibilities of parents; effective date.

WI HB1013

Health care; Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act of 2023; rights of patients; responsibilities of patients; rights of minors; responsibilities of parents; effective date.

WI HB1013

Health care; Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act of 2023; rights of patients; responsibilities of patients; rights of minors; responsibilities of parents; effective date.

WI SB352

Enacting the no patient left alone act to require facilities to allow in-person visitation to certain patients at hospitals, adult care home and patient care facilities.

WI SB460

Long-term health facilities: patient representatives.

Similar Bills

WI SB1027

Consent to admissions to certain health care facilities by patient representatives, allocation of nursing beds for patients with certain complex needs, and a complex patient pilot program. (FE)

WI AB653

Surrogate decision-making.

WI SB682

Surrogate decision-making.

MI HB4418

Probate: other; designation of a patient surrogate for health care decisions; allow. Amends 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.1101 - 700.8206) by adding pt. 6 to art. V & repeals sec. 66h of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.66h). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4419'25

TX HB353

Relating to certain health care rights of domestic partners.

ND SB2297

The determination of incapacity and informed consent of incapacitated patients and minors.

MO SB356

Establishes the Designated Health Care Decision-Maker Act, which authorizes certain persons to make health care decisions for certain incapacitated persons

UT HB0334

Guardianships and Supported Decision-Making Agreements Amendments