HB 2394
Requires long term care facilities, residential facilities, adult foster homes and facilities with memory care endorsements to have isolation prevention plans to enable residents to communicate with other residents, family members, friends or other external support systems during public emergency.
| Status | In House Committee (JWM) |
| Sponsors | Rachel Prusak (Democrat) (Chief), Sara Gelser Blouin (Democrat) (Chief), Dacia Grayber (Democrat), Ron Noble (Republican) (Chief), Rep Leif, Sheri Schouten (Democrat), David Brock Smith (Republican), Wlnsvey Campos (Democrat), Courtney Neron Misslin (Democrat) |
| Fiscal impact | Fiscal impact issued |
| Revenue impact | No revenue impact |
| Emergency clause | Yes |
Bill Text
Requires long-term care facilities, residential facilities, and adult foster homes to develop isolation prevention plans enabling resident communication during public emergencies.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Rachel Prusak, Sara Gelser Blouin
Co-Sponsors: Dacia Grayber
Overview#
Requires long term care facilities, residential facilities, adult foster homes and facilities with memory care endorsements to have isolation prevention plans to enable residents to communicate with other residents, family members, friends or other external support systems during public emergency. Authorizes Department of Human Services to provide financial assistance to long term care facilities, residential facilities, adult foster homes and facilities with memory care endorsements to enable purchase of necessary equipment and technology. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Ouellette | NW Senior Resources | Support | 2021-02-08 |
| Paige Spence | Washington County | Support | 2021-02-08 |
| Sara Kofman | Alzheimers Association | Support | 2021-02-08 |
| Libby Batlan | OHCA | Support | 2021-02-08 |
| Don Petersen | Portland | Support | 2021-02-08 |
| Andrea Meyer | Portland | Support | 2021-02-08 |
| Peter Wilhelm | Portland | Support | 2021-02-08 |
| Jenn Buman | West Linn | Support | 2021-02-08 |
| Kelly Kalkofen | Beaverton | Support | 2021-02-08 |
| Nicole Palmateer Hazelbaker | Salem | Support | 2021-02-09 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-11 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2021-01-19 | H | Referred to Human Services. |
| 2021-02-08 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2021-04-12 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2021-04-16 | H | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means. |
| 2021-04-16 | H | Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker. |
| 2021-06-26 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |