New Florida law allows families back into assisted living facilities, even during a health emergency
Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "No Patient Left Alone" act into law in early April. It takes effect on July 1.
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Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "No Patient Left Alone" act into law in early April. It takes effect on July 1.
The new ‘No Patient Left Alone Act’ guarantees visitation rights for patients and their families at Florida hospitals, nursing homes, and healthcare facilities.
Jean White’s mother has dementia and moved into a memory care facility near Tampa, Florida, just as coronavirus lockdowns began in spring 2020. For months, the family wasn’t allowed to go inside to visit. They tried video chats and visits from outside her bedroom window, but White said that just upset her mom, who is […]
Jean White’s mother has dementia and moved into a memory care facility near Tampa, Florida, just as coronavirus lockdowns began in spring 2020. For months, the family wasn’t allowed to go inside to visit.
At least nine states had passed laws to make it easier for visitors to see their loved ones in healthcare facilities. Several other states have bills under consideration.