Minnesota HF2363 ensures residents of long-term care facilities can designate a support person for comfort.

Minnesota HF2363 amends state statutes to guarantee residents of long-term care facilities the right to designate a support person for comfort. This person can be a spouse, partner, family member, or another person related by affinity. The bill allows facilities to restrict or prohibit the presence of a designated support person only when necessary for the appropriate standard of care or if the person is acting violently or threateningly. If a resident's designated support person is restricted, the resident can file a complaint with the facility.

Minnesota HF2363 ensures residents of long-term care facilities can designate a support person for comfort.

Minnesota HF2363 amends state statutes to guarantee residents of long-term care facilities the right to designate a support person for comfort. This person can be a spouse, partner, family member, or another person related by affinity. The bill allows facilities to restrict or prohibit the presence of a designated support person only when necessary for the appropriate standard of care or if the person is acting violently or threateningly. If a resident's designated support person is restricted, the resident can file a complaint with the facility.