Minnesota HF2408 establishes the right of patients and residents to have a support person present during health care services, with certain.

Minnesota HF2408, known as the Patient Left Alone Act, establishes the right of patients and residents in hospitals and nonacute care facilities to have a support person present during health care services. A support person is defined as an individual necessary to provide compassionate care, including those meeting physical, cognitive, mental health, companionship, spiritual, or social needs, or providing services like religious support or hairdressing. Facilities must inform patients and support persons of these rights and ensure visitation privileges.

Minnesota HF2408 establishes the right of patients and residents to have a support person present during health care services, with certain.

Minnesota HF2408, known as the Patient Left Alone Act, establishes the right of patients and residents in hospitals and nonacute care facilities to have a support person present during health care services. A support person is defined as an individual necessary to provide compassionate care, including those meeting physical, cognitive, mental health, companionship, spiritual, or social needs, or providing services like religious support or hairdressing. Facilities must inform patients and support persons of these rights and ensure visitation privileges.