The bill amends section 3712.07 of the Revised Code to clarify the provisions regarding terminal care facilities for the homeless. It defines a "terminal care facility for the homeless" as a place that accommodates homeless individuals who are terminally ill and outlines the conditions under which a licensed hospice care program can enter into an agreement with such facilities. Key requirements include that each resident must be diagnosed with a terminal condition and have a life expectancy of six months or less, and that no resident has a capable relative or the financial means to hire care.

Significantly, the bill removes the previous stipulation that the facility cannot receive any remuneration from the residents, while still prohibiting remuneration from Medicaid or Medicare. Additionally, it maintains that the facility must comply with all relevant health and safety standards. The bill also allows for the self-administration of medication by residents, with provisions for medication administration by facility staff in specific circumstances related to end-of-life care. The existing section 3712.07 is repealed to enact these changes.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3712.07