New York A05635 requires nursing homes to provide telephones in patients' rooms for local and long-distance calls.

New York A05635 amends the public health law to mandate that nursing homes ensure every patient has access to a telephone capable of making local and long-distance calls. The telephone must be located either at the patient's bedside or in their room, depending on the patient's mobility. This requirement is subject to regulations set by the commissioner. The act will become effective 180 days after it is enacted.

New York A05635 requires nursing homes to provide telephones in patients' rooms for local and long-distance calls.

New York A05635 amends the public health law to mandate that nursing homes ensure every patient has access to a telephone capable of making local and long-distance calls. The telephone must be located either at the patient's bedside or in their room, depending on the patient's mobility. This requirement is subject to regulations set by the commissioner. The act will become effective 180 days after it is enacted.