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HB2002: Requiring the department of health and environment to audit hospital compliance with the lay caregiver act and report the results of such audit to the legislature.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill requires the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to audit hospitals' compliance with a law that allows lay caregivers to visit patients. The department will then report its findings to the state legislature.

Who This Affects

This affects Kansans who have loved ones in hospitals, as well as hospital staff who work with these caregivers.

Key Provisions

• The bill requires an audit of hospital compliance with the Lay Caregiver Act • The department will report its findings to the state legislature • The audit aims to ensure hospitals are following the law and allowing lay caregivers to visit patients

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Timeline

Introduced

Sunday, January 12, 2025

Last Action

House Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services

Jan 12, 2025

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