Minnesota HF345 establishes the right for patients and residents to have a chosen support person present during care or services.

Minnesota HF345, known as the "No Patient Left Alone Act," mandates that health care providers allow at least one support person of the patient's or resident's choice to be present during care or services. The bill defines a support person as someone necessary for compassionate care or requested in end-of-life situations, among others. Exceptions to this right include restricted areas like operating rooms and situations where the support person poses a danger.

Minnesota HF345 establishes the right for patients and residents to have a chosen support person present during care or services.

Minnesota HF345, known as the "No Patient Left Alone Act," mandates that health care providers allow at least one support person of the patient's or resident's choice to be present during care or services. The bill defines a support person as someone necessary for compassionate care or requested in end-of-life situations, among others. Exceptions to this right include restricted areas like operating rooms and situations where the support person poses a danger.