New York S07190 requires consent from roommates for electronic monitoring devices in assisted living residences and nursing homes.

New York S07190 amends the public health law to regulate the use of electronic monitoring devices in assisted living residences and nursing homes. Patients and residents, or their lawful representatives, may install such devices in their rooms at their own expense, provided the devices only capture their personal space. If the device captures audio, written consent from roommates or their lawful representatives is required. The facility must maintain a report on the installation and consent received as part of the patient or resident record.

New York S07190 requires consent from roommates for electronic monitoring devices in assisted living residences and nursing homes.

New York S07190 amends the public health law to regulate the use of electronic monitoring devices in assisted living residences and nursing homes. Patients and residents, or their lawful representatives, may install such devices in their rooms at their own expense, provided the devices only capture their personal space. If the device captures audio, written consent from roommates or their lawful representatives is required. The facility must maintain a report on the installation and consent received as part of the patient or resident record.