Allows hospital patients with developmental disabilities to designate a caregiver to accompany them throughout their hospital stay.
The bill mandates that hospitals provide patients with developmental disabilities the option to designate a family member, guardian, direct support professional, or other caregiver to accompany them during their hospital stay. This right extends to the patient's stay in the hospital, except when the patient is undergoing a surgical procedure where the caregiver's presence could be dangerous. The caregiver's designation does not obligate them to provide direct support or personal care assistance.
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