New York S07102 requires hospitals to inform patients about hospital-acquired infections during intake.

New York S07102 amends the public health law to mandate that general hospitals notify patients about hospital-acquired infections during the intake process. This notification must occur within 180 days of the infection reports being issued. Hospitals must display signs with infection information that are easily understandable and updated daily. Patients can request individual copies of the information. The Department of Health will establish penalties for non-compliance.

New York S07102 requires hospitals to inform patients about hospital-acquired infections during intake.

New York S07102 amends the public health law to mandate that general hospitals notify patients about hospital-acquired infections during the intake process. This notification must occur within 180 days of the infection reports being issued. Hospitals must display signs with infection information that are easily understandable and updated daily. Patients can request individual copies of the information. The Department of Health will establish penalties for non-compliance.