Illinois HB1354 ensures next of kin visitation rights for patients on life support in health care facilities.
Illinois HB1354 amends the Medical Patient Rights Act to guarantee that the next of kin of a patient on life support can remain at the patient's bedside, regardless of regular visitation hours. This bill also allows health care facilities to implement reasonable policies to promote the health and safety of next of kin, patients, and staff without revoking these visitation rights. The definition of "next of kin" includes a spouse, parent, child, or sibling.
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