Ohio HB945 regulates hospice care programs, including licensing, fees, and quality measures.

Ohio HB945 amends the Revised Code to regulate hospice care programs, including licensing, fees, and quality measures. The bill defines "hospice care program" and outlines the services they must provide. It mandates that the Department of Health adopt rules for licensing, fees, and quality measures, including monitoring live discharge rates, length of stay, family satisfaction, and service delivery. The bill also establishes procedures for investigating suspected diversion of controlled substances and requires reporting to local law enforcement.

Ohio HB945 regulates hospice care programs, including licensing, fees, and quality measures.

Ohio HB945 amends the Revised Code to regulate hospice care programs, including licensing, fees, and quality measures. The bill defines "hospice care program" and outlines the services they must provide. It mandates that the Department of Health adopt rules for licensing, fees, and quality measures, including monitoring live discharge rates, length of stay, family satisfaction, and service delivery. The bill also establishes procedures for investigating suspected diversion of controlled substances and requires reporting to local law enforcement.