New York A05708 mandates hospitals and residential health care facilities to maintain a three-month supply of personal protective equipment on-site.

New York A05708 amends the public health law to require hospitals and residential health care facilities to keep a three-month supply of personal protective equipment on their premises. The Department of Health is mandated to conduct an annual audit to ensure compliance and maintain an accurate inventory of personal protective equipment across the state. In emergencies, the department can direct facilities to share their supplies, with reimbursement and replenishment by the department. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A05708 mandates hospitals and residential health care facilities to maintain a three-month supply of personal protective equipment on-site.

New York A05708 amends the public health law to require hospitals and residential health care facilities to keep a three-month supply of personal protective equipment on their premises. The Department of Health is mandated to conduct an annual audit to ensure compliance and maintain an accurate inventory of personal protective equipment across the state. In emergencies, the department can direct facilities to share their supplies, with reimbursement and replenishment by the department. The act takes effect immediately.