Bill to Help Families Get Relevant Information on Nursing Homes (CA. USA)

GOVERNOR SIGNS BIPARTISAN BILL ENSURING PATIENT AND FAMILY ACCESS TO NURSING HOME INFORMATION

10/14/2009

The Governor has signed Assembly Bill 215, legislation that will help families seeking a nursing home for a loved one by requiring skilled nursing facilities prominently to post quality of care ratings. The bill, jointly authored by Assembly members Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles) and Cameron Smyth (R-Santa Clarita) enjoyed strong bipartisan support throughout the legislative process.

“Families trying to choose a nursing home for their loved ones need more information so they can compare quality of care information and make the right decision,” said Feuer.  “Soon nursing homes will post their federal ratings, and families confronting this very difficult choice will be better informed.  Most important, their loved ones will be better protected.”


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SOURCE:   Century City News

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