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BILL ANALYSIS |
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HB 1347
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Requiring emergency response plans for long-term care facilities.
Sponsors: Representatives Schual-Berke, Kagi, Morrell, Haigh, Green, Kessler, Cody, Appleton, Ormsby, Hunter, Kenney, O'Brien, Springer, Santos and Campbell.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/7/07
Staff: Dave Knutson (786-7146).
Background:
Nursing homes, adult family homes, and boarding homes are currently required to have
emergency response places in place to deal with natural and man-made emergency situations.
Only nursing homes are required to have emergency generator backup. There is currently no
requirement that long-term care facilities coordinate their emergency response plans with local
political subdivision emergency planning authorities.
Summary of Bill:
All long-term care residential care facilities are required to have emergency response plans in
place. The emergency response plans will provide for an alternative source of power.
Long-term care emergency response plans must be coordinated with local political subdivision
emergency planning authorities.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.