No Patient Left Alone Act requires health care providers to allow client visitations with certain exceptions.
The No Patient Left Alone Act mandates that health care providers allow clients to receive visitors during their stay, in line with Department of Health rules. It requires in-person visits in specific situations, such as end-of-life care, and mandates alternate visitation protocols if public access is restricted for health or safety reasons. Visitors must adhere to infection control protocols, and providers may refuse visitation if visitors do not comply. The Department of Health must investigate reports of violations and impose fines of at least $500 per violation if not corrected.
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