Requires public notice and public engagement when a general hospital seeks to close entirely or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or.

This bill mandates public notice and community engagement when a general hospital plans to close entirely or a unit providing maternity, mental health, or substance use care. It requires hospitals to submit a closure application to the Department of Health, including a health equity impact assessment and a proposed closure plan. A public community forum must be held at least 14 days before the proposed closure, allowing community members to voice concerns. The hospital must submit a revised closure plan addressing these concerns within 30 days of the forum.

Requires public notice and public engagement when a general hospital seeks to close entirely or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or.

This bill mandates public notice and community engagement when a general hospital plans to close entirely or a unit providing maternity, mental health, or substance use care. It requires hospitals to submit a closure application to the Department of Health, including a health equity impact assessment and a proposed closure plan. A public community forum must be held at least 14 days before the proposed closure, allowing community members to voice concerns. The hospital must submit a revised closure plan addressing these concerns within 30 days of the forum.