New York A01023 mandates video communication devices for patients in nursing homes, hospitals, and health facilities when visitor access is.

New York A01023 amends the public health law to ensure patients in nursing homes, hospitals, and facilities providing health-related services have access to video communication devices when visitor access is limited. This applies during flu season or designated states of emergency or disaster. Additionally, the bill modifies the executive law to require nursing homes, adult homes, enriched housing programs, and assisted living facilities to provide these devices as part of their disaster preparedness plans. The act will take effect 90 days after becoming law.

New York A01023 mandates video communication devices for patients in nursing homes, hospitals, and health facilities when visitor access is.

New York A01023 amends the public health law to ensure patients in nursing homes, hospitals, and facilities providing health-related services have access to video communication devices when visitor access is limited. This applies during flu season or designated states of emergency or disaster. Additionally, the bill modifies the executive law to require nursing homes, adult homes, enriched housing programs, and assisted living facilities to provide these devices as part of their disaster preparedness plans. The act will take effect 90 days after becoming law.