Minnesota HF2407 ensures residents of long-term care facilities can have a designated support person present.

Minnesota HF2407 provides residents of long-term care facilities the right to have a designated support person present. This person, chosen by the resident, can be a spouse, partner, family member, or another person related by affinity. Facilities may restrict or prohibit the presence of a designated support person if necessary for the standard of care or if the person is acting violently or threateningly. If a resident's designated support person is restricted or prohibited, the resident can file a complaint with the facility.

Minnesota HF2407 ensures residents of long-term care facilities can have a designated support person present.

Minnesota HF2407 provides residents of long-term care facilities the right to have a designated support person present. This person, chosen by the resident, can be a spouse, partner, family member, or another person related by affinity. Facilities may restrict or prohibit the presence of a designated support person if necessary for the standard of care or if the person is acting violently or threateningly. If a resident's designated support person is restricted or prohibited, the resident can file a complaint with the facility.