This bill focuses on enhancing health care regulations in Minnesota, particularly concerning the use of patient restraints in hospitals and assisted living facilities. It mandates that hospitals document instances of restraint use before patient discharge, including details on the type, duration, and frequency of restraints. New definitions related to restraints, such as "imminent risk" and "prone restraint," are introduced, and staff authorized to apply emergency manual restraints must receive a minimum of four hours of training. The bill also emphasizes the importance of documentation and communication regarding patient care, ensuring that relevant information is accessible to the commissioner of health for verification and enforcement.

In addition to addressing restraints, the bill streamlines regulations for boarding care homes by removing references to chapter 144D and amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes related to nursing services agencies and discharge planning. It establishes new regulations for assisted living facilities, prohibiting restraints except in emergencies and requiring annual refresher training for staff. Facilities must document emergency restraint use and notify legal representatives and medical personnel within specified timeframes. Furthermore, the bill outlines the responsibilities of new licensees after a change of ownership in home care provider businesses, including liability for outstanding fines and compliance with correction orders, and introduces a structured fine system for violations, with new provisions effective January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 144A.72, 144.56, 144.6502, 144A.161, 157.17, 295.50, 144.586, 144G.08, 144A.472, 144G.19, 144G.31