This bill proposes to amend Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 36-420.06, which would allow assisted living homes and centers to offer mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy to residents under specific conditions. The new provisions stipulate that the therapy can only be administered through a class II chamber approved by the FDA for home use, and it must be prescribed by a physician. Additionally, the bill mandates that a trained staff member must be present whenever a resident undergoes the therapy, and residents must be informed about the FDA's approval status and potential risks associated with the treatment.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that assisted living facilities cannot provide this therapy to residents requiring directed care services unless it is ordered by the resident's physician and informed consent is obtained. The Department is also granted the authority to adopt necessary rules to implement these provisions. Overall, the bill introduces new regulations and requirements for the administration of mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy in assisted living settings while maintaining existing laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-420.06