California AB849 requires health providers to offer medical chaperones for sensitive ultrasound examinations.

California AB849 adds provisions to the Health and Safety Code, mandating that health providers offer medical chaperones for sensitive ultrasound examinations. A medical chaperone is a trained employee who assists or observes during the examination. Providers must inform patients about the availability of chaperones and educate staff on appropriate techniques. If a patient requests a chaperone, the provider must offer one for the entire examination. If a chaperone is unavailable, the provider must coordinate with the patient to find an alternative.

California AB849 requires health providers to offer medical chaperones for sensitive ultrasound examinations.

California AB849 adds provisions to the Health and Safety Code, mandating that health providers offer medical chaperones for sensitive ultrasound examinations. A medical chaperone is a trained employee who assists or observes during the examination. Providers must inform patients about the availability of chaperones and educate staff on appropriate techniques. If a patient requests a chaperone, the provider must offer one for the entire examination. If a chaperone is unavailable, the provider must coordinate with the patient to find an alternative.