DeSantis signs bill inspired by Jacksonville couple
DeSantis signed the "No Patient Left Alone" bill at a press conference in Naples Thursday. The bill relaxes regulations for visitors at healthcare facilities.
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DeSantis signed the "No Patient Left Alone" bill at a press conference in Naples Thursday. The bill relaxes regulations for visitors at healthcare facilities.
The bill marks a victory for family advocates who say separation during the pandemic took a harsh toll on their loved ones in hospitals and long-term care facilities.
Several states have implemented laws limiting or prohibiting visitation restrictions at nursing homes in response to COVID-19 lockdowns.
To contain the spread of COVID, hospitals and nursing homes barred visits, but the separation and isolation took a toll on patients and families. Now, some states are trying to ensure access.
To contain the spread of COVID, hospitals and nursing homes barred visits, but the separation and isolation took a toll on patients and families. Now, some states are trying to ensure access.