Visitation Legislation In Response to COVID-19
In response to COVID-19, states took steps to limit the spread of the virus that included prohibiting visitors to long-term care facilities. As a result,…
Video Collections: Legislative Updates
Vaccine Related Legislation
As COVID-19 vaccination levels rise, legislation such as the North Carolina, “Vaccination Private Choice Act” will likely rise along with it. At least two states…
COVID Liability Protection Summary
You might remember that a number of states were considering legislation to shield businesses from liability from claims for injury caused by exposure to COVID-19.…
New Law Re: Referral Agencies In Arizona
Senate Bill 1034 was signed by the Arizona Governor on May 7, 2021. This new law imposes additional disclosure requirements on assisted living referral agencies.…
Medical Marijuana Use In Long-Term Facilities for Mississippi
The Mississippi Department of Health is developing regulations to implement the state’s medical marijuana program, including a specific regulation on the use of medical marijuana…
New Jersey: Outbreak Plans as a Licensure Requirement
New Jersey is one step closer to establishing long term care facility requirements for submission of outbreak response plans. Senate Bill 2798 passed its first…
Arizona: Proposed Alzheimer’s and Dementia Advisory Board
We published a Legislative Update on March 15, 2021, regarding new Alzheimer’s and Dementia advisory boards in Pennsylvania, and Oklahoma. Arizona is moving to join…
Texas Regulatory Changes Urgent
RALNA members in Texas should immediately review the new proposed changes to regarding Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities, especially pertaining to Facility Construction. Some…
Facility Guidelines Institute’s 2022 Health Guidelines Revision Committee Conference
This week, RALNA – through representation by Michelle Pinkowski – is participating in the Facility Guidelines Institute’s 2022 Health Guidelines Revision Committee Conference. This is…
Licensing Regulation for Residential Care Homes: Updates for Oklahoma
Are regulatory changes underway in Oklahoma? We received a tip recently that significant changes are underway to the licensing regulation for residential care homes. Changes…