Missouri HB2464 establishes the "Missouri Terminally Ill Patient Dignity and Care Act" to ensure proper care for terminally ill patients in hospitals.
Missouri HB2464 establishes the "Missouri Terminally Ill Patient Dignity and Care Act" to ensure proper care for terminally ill patients in hospitals. The act mandates hospitals to designate a terminal care ombudsman responsible for reviewing complaints, tracking response times, and reporting compliance statistics to the Department of Health and Senior Services. Hospitals must maintain documentation for each terminally ill patient, including physician certifications, pain relief interventions, and complaint resolutions.
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