Advance health care directive of a skilled nursing facility patient.

Summary

The bill changes California law so a written advance health care directive signed by a resident of a skilled nursing facility is only valid if an ombudsperson, appointed by the Department of Aging, serves as a witness. It removes the previous option for a patient advocate to act as witness and lets the ombudsperson rely on staff or family statements to confirm the patient’s identity. The change is meant to give extra protection to residents who may have limited decision‑making freedom.

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