California AB2598 mandates hospitals and skilled nursing facilities to notify county public administrators of patient deaths and attempt to contact.

California AB2598 requires general acute care hospitals and skilled nursing facilities to notify the county public administrator of a patient's death within two business days. Facilities must also make a reasonable attempt to notify any known next of kin within 72 hours of death. Failure to comply results in civil penalties of up to $50,000. The bill defines "known next of kin" as relatives identified by the patient or found in their belongings. It excludes incarcerated individuals, whose notifications are governed by other statutes.

California AB2598 mandates hospitals and skilled nursing facilities to notify county public administrators of patient deaths and attempt to contact.

California AB2598 requires general acute care hospitals and skilled nursing facilities to notify the county public administrator of a patient's death within two business days. Facilities must also make a reasonable attempt to notify any known next of kin within 72 hours of death. Failure to comply results in civil penalties of up to $50,000. The bill defines "known next of kin" as relatives identified by the patient or found in their belongings. It excludes incarcerated individuals, whose notifications are governed by other statutes.