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A09571 Summary:

BILL NOA09571
 
SAME ASSAME AS S08226
 
SPONSORGunther
 
COSPNSR
 
MLTSPNSR
 
Amd 207, Pub Health L
 
Requires the health care and wellness education and outreach program of the department of health to provide information regarding pressure ulcers for consumers, patients, educators and health care providers.
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A09571 Actions:

BILL NOA09571
 
03/20/2024referred to health
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A09571 Memo:

NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION
submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
 
BILL NUMBER: A9571
 
SPONSOR: Gunther
  TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the public health law, in relation to requiring the health care and wellness education and outreach program of the depart- ment of health   PURPOSE: To make educational information on pressure ulcers available in order to help raise awareness of this health issue, including how to treat pres- sure ulcers at home, and to help family members make informed decisions about the care of their loved ones.   SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1: Amends subdivision 1 of section 207 of the Public Health Law to add pressure ulcers to the list of healthcare issues addressed by the Health Care and Wellness Education and Outreach Program. Section 2: Establishes the effective date.   JUSTIFICATION: Pressure ulcers, also known as pressure injuries or bedsores, are cate- gorized by stage, range in severity, and require different types of treatment based on progression of the injury. Pressure ulcers result from prolonged pressure on the skin; children and adults who have diffi- culty shifting their position, and who spend a majority of time in a chair or bed are particularly susceptible to developing pressure ulcers. As a result, patients in hospitals and nursing homes, and individuals receiving medical care at home are especially prone. Pressure ulcers can become very serious and may even lead to death. The State of New York has worked to reduce the development and severity of pressure injuries in hospitals and nursing homes by establishing regu- lations and requirements for healthcare professionals in the identifica- tion, treatment, and reporting of pressure ulcers. Family members and loved ones of people receiving medical care, however, are less likely to recognize the formation of pressure ulcers and know what action to take. Posting educational information on pressure ulcers on the New York State Department of Health website will help to educate the general public and increase the capacity of loved ones to recognize potential pressure injuries, as well as learn more about prevention, how to treat, and when to seek medical care. Information will include federal and state regu- lations and standards of practice related to treatment of pressure ulcers in hospitals and nursing homes to help family members of patients know what to expect and to make informed decisions related to the care of their loved ones.   LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: New bill   FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: None.   EFFECTIVE DATE: This act shall take effect immediately.
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A09571 Text:



 
                STATE OF NEW YORK
        ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                          9571
 
                   IN ASSEMBLY
 
                                     March 20, 2024
                                       ___________
 
        Introduced  by M. of A. GUNTHER -- read once and referred to the Commit-
          tee on Health
 
        AN ACT to amend the public health law,  in  relation  to  requiring  the
          health care and wellness education and outreach program of the depart-
          ment of health
 
          The  People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem-
        bly, do enact as follows:

     1    Section 1. Subdivision 1 of section 207 of the public  health  law  is
     2  amended by adding a new paragraph (s) to read as follows:
     3    (s)  The  program  shall  post on the department's website educational
     4  information on pressure ulcers for the purpose of advancing  recognition
     5  in  home-based  settings and timely treatment. The website shall provide
     6  information for the purposes of educating the public and  that  will  be
     7  helpful  for  family  members and others who provide home-based care for
     8  individuals who are  susceptible  to  developing  pressure  ulcers.  The
     9  website shall also include information for family members of patients in
    10  hospitals and nursing homes. The information posted shall include images
    11  of  pressure ulcers, links to useful resources, and the following educa-
    12  tional information:
    13    (i) an overview of what pressure ulcers are, and how and where on  the
    14  body they develop;
    15    (b) which individuals are susceptible to developing pressure ulcers;
    16    (c)  descriptions  of  the  stages  of  pressure ulcers and associated
    17  health risks;
    18    (d) information on how to prevent the development of pressure ulcers;
    19    (e) information on how to treat pressure ulcers at home  and  when  to
    20  seek medical care; and
    21    (f) references to federal and state regulations and standards of prac-
    22  tice  regarding  identification,  treatment,  and  reporting of pressure
    23  ulcers developed by patients in hospitals and nursing  homes,  including
    24  requirements  to  inform  family  members  or other authorized represen-
    25  tatives.
    26    § 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
 
         EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                              [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                                   LBD10920-02-4
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