Establishes a family essential program within the Office for the Aging to support family caregivers in nursing homes and long-term care communities.
The bill creates a family essential program within the Office for the Aging to provide advocacy, collaboration, and education for essential family caregivers in nursing homes and long-term care communities. The program will set standards and practices to assist stakeholders and providers, including monthly meetings with family essential care visitors, making materials and care guides available, and offering education sessions and modules. The program aims to help caregivers achieve person-centered care, dignity, and comfort for residents while maintaining their highest level of functioning.
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