Requires residential health care facilities to maintain hospice agreements to ensure access to hospice services for eligible residents

Summary

The bill requires every residential health care facility in New York to sign and maintain written contracts with licensed hospice programs. These contracts must outline how the two parties will coordinate care, manage medications, handle emergencies, and share information for residents who choose hospice services. The goal is to ensure timely and consistent hospice care for eligible residents.

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