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Decision Package
Department of Health (601)
Request Title Require Medical Facilities to Allow Designated Persons to Accompany or Visit Disabled Patients (2020 Special Session General Assembly Action - 300 #1c)
Biennium 2020-2022
Budget Round Amended Bill
Category General Assembly Action
Region None
Description

This amendment adds language requiring medical facilities licensed by the Virginia Department of Health, with the exception of nursing facilities, to allow patients with disabilities to be accompanied by a designated support person at the time services are provided and to allow for visits by such person(s). Assisted living facilities would not be subject to the requirements since they are licensed by the Department of Social Services.

Funding Summary
Object Type FY 2020 FY 2021  
General Fund Dollars $0 $0  
Nongeneral Fund Dollars $0 $0  
General Fund Positions 0.00 0.00  
Nongeneral Positions 0.00 0.00  
General Fund Transfers $0 $0  
General Fund Revenue $0 $0  
Layoffs $0 $0  
Additions to Balance $0 $0  
Funding Details
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Authorized Position Details
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