| SB 0045 | Requires certain facilities to provide immunizations for influenza and pneumonia to elderly residents |
| Sponsor: | Kennedy | |||
| LR Number: | 0180S.01I | Fiscal Note: | 0180-01 | |
| Committee: | Aging, Families, Mental & Public Health | |||
| Last Action: | 03/12/03 - SCS Voted Do Pass S Aging, Families, Mental and | Journal page: | ||
| Public Health Committee (0180S.03C) | ||||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 2003 | |||
SCS/SB 45 - This act requires certain elder care facilities to provide immunizations for influenza and pneumonia to residents 65 years of age or older. The act amends Section 198.006, RSMo, to include definitions for "adult day care programs" and "long term care facilities".
A new Section 198.074 is created to require long term care facilities, residential care facilities I, and residential care facilities II to give these immunizations annually or when available. Written consent must be given by the residents and their physicians. The Department must develop rules for documenting compliance, including documenting those that refuse the immunizations. The Department may not impose a violation on a facility for not making an immunization available if a shortage exists. Information and assistance with immunizations will be provided to clients of adult day care programs.
This act is similar to SB 1175 (2002).
LORIE TOWE