This bill amends several sections of the Minnesota Statutes related to assisted living facilities, focusing on enhancing policies, procedures, and training requirements for unlicensed personnel. Key changes include the introduction of additional penalties for violations, allowing the commissioner to increase fines in cases of serious injury or death due to egregious conduct by the licensee. The bill also expands the minimum requirements for assisted living facilities, mandating that they ensure a trained individual is available on-site 24/7 for emergency response and that they develop a plan to address resident needs in emergencies.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the training and evaluation requirements for unlicensed personnel, emphasizing the need for comprehensive training in emergency procedures, infection control, and communication skills. It also mandates that facilities maintain current policies and procedures, particularly regarding emergency situations, and make them accessible to residents and their representatives. These changes aim to improve the quality of care and safety for residents in assisted living facilities across Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 144G.31, 144G.41, 144G.61