New York A10310 mandates residential health care facilities to maintain hospice agreements for eligible residents.

New York A10310 requires residential health care facilities to maintain written agreements with hospice programs to ensure access to hospice services for eligible residents. These agreements must facilitate coordination of care between the facility and the hospice program. The New York State Department of Health will provide guidance and technical assistance to support implementation, including model contract provisions and best practice recommendations. The act takes effect 100 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for necessary rule or regulation changes.

New York A10310 mandates residential health care facilities to maintain hospice agreements for eligible residents.

New York A10310 requires residential health care facilities to maintain written agreements with hospice programs to ensure access to hospice services for eligible residents. These agreements must facilitate coordination of care between the facility and the hospice program. The New York State Department of Health will provide guidance and technical assistance to support implementation, including model contract provisions and best practice recommendations. The act takes effect 100 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for necessary rule or regulation changes.