Bill Title: Use of restraints in health facilities. Provides that if a patient has had at least one injury as a result of the patient's diagnosed Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or a related disorder and if the injury would have been prevented if the patient had been restrained, a health facility may use mechanical restraints on the patient. Sets certain conditions that must be met. Requires development and review of a plan or guidelines for use of restraints.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2017-01-09 - First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
[HB1153 Detail]
Bill Drafts
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| Introduced | 2017-01-09 | PDF | Link | View |
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