2410 AMH .... H5439.1

HB 2410 - H AMDS TO H AMD (H-5332.1/98) 1035

By Representative

    On page 5, line 27 of the amendment, after "including" strike "patient and resident advocates" and insert "but not limited to patient and resident advocates and representatives of provider organizations"

    On page 7, line 5 of the amendment, after "services;" strike "and"

    On page 7, line 8 of the amendment, after "made" insert "; and

    (k) Evaluate the need to establish a dementia and Alzheimer's certification requirement for long-term care facilities who choose to provide care to persons who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or a related dementia.  The evaluation shall also identify the level of disability a resident or client must have before the resident or client is considered for care in a certified long-term care Alzheimer's facility"

    On page 7, beginning on line 19 of the amendment, strike all of section 7 and insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 7.  This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 8.  (1) Sections 1 through 4 of this act expire July 1, 2000, unless reauthorized by the legislature.

    (2) Section 5 of this act expires December 12, 1999."

    Renumber the sections consecutively and correct the title and any internal references accordingly.

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