The proposed bill mandates that all dialysis centers in Arkansas must have a backup generator on site to ensure continuous operation during power outages. It introduces a new section to the Arkansas Code, specifically defining a "dialysis center" as a healthcare facility that provides outpatient dialysis services to patients with renal disease.
Under the new legal language, each dialysis center is required to maintain at least one backup generator to safeguard against potential disruptions in service. This requirement aims to enhance patient safety and care continuity for individuals relying on dialysis treatment.