New York S05767 establishes a demonstration program for respiratory therapy in residential health care facilities.

New York S05767 amends the public health law to create a respiratory therapy demonstration program for residential health care facilities. The commissioner of health is authorized to approve up to ten facilities to operate respiratory therapy units. These units will provide respiratory therapy services, including oxygenation, mechanical ventilation, pulmonary rehabilitation, and self-management education. Facilities must meet specific criteria and comply with Medicare requirements to be approved.

New York S05767 establishes a demonstration program for respiratory therapy in residential health care facilities.

New York S05767 amends the public health law to create a respiratory therapy demonstration program for residential health care facilities. The commissioner of health is authorized to approve up to ten facilities to operate respiratory therapy units. These units will provide respiratory therapy services, including oxygenation, mechanical ventilation, pulmonary rehabilitation, and self-management education. Facilities must meet specific criteria and comply with Medicare requirements to be approved.