Spiros Mantzavinos
- Democratic
- Senator
- District 7
Primary
This Act expands the rights of long-term care facility residents by ensuring that long-term care facility residents are entitled to care that recognizes cultural differences and preferences and that long-term care facility residents are made aware of their rights in a language and format that is accessible to the resident. This Act also requires the Department of Health and Social Services to prepare a standardized notice listing all rights detailed in ยง 1121 of Title 16 in a language and format that is accessible to each resident or their authorized representative. This bill also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Signed by Governor
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 6 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 5 Favorable
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
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