S1724: Designation of Essential Caregivers for In-person Visitations

Legislative Summary

Authorizing residents to designate essential caregivers with whom facilities or program providers may not prohibit in-person visitation; requiring the Agency for Health Care Administration to adopt guidelines for visitation which meet certain requirements; authorizing a facility or provider to revoke an essential caregiver's designation for certain violations; authorizing the designation of a new essential caregiver if the original caregiver's designation is revoked, etc.