BILL ANALYSIS
By: Herrero
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE
The Health and Safety Code currently requires all nursing homes and related institutions to post on their premises information regarding the compliance status of the institution. The notice must be onsite and readily available to residents, employees and visitors. House Bill 333 would require the posting of compliance history information regarding nursing homes and related institutions on the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) website. Although DADS already voluntarily posts this information, this bill will merely ensure that the information continues to be readily available to the public on the internet.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or institution.
ANALYSIS
The bill requires DADS to post detailed compliance information regarding each nursing home and related institution licensed by DADS on the DADS website, and further requires DADS to update the website once a month to provide the most current compliance information regarding each institution.
EFFECTIVE DATE
September 1, 2007.