New York S00015 mandates nursing homes to designate dedicated storage spaces for deceased persons and submit plans to the Department of Health.
New York S00015 amends the public health law to require nursing homes to designate dedicated storage spaces for the bodies of deceased persons. Nursing homes must develop and submit plans to the Department of Health detailing the designated storage space. The bill establishes requirements for these storage spaces, including isolation from public view, refrigeration, and suitable construction. Nursing homes can contract with third parties for mobile storage spaces if they cannot meet the requirements through existing spaces.
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