Bill No. 947, introduced by Senators Rosino and Gise, amends existing laws related to long-term care in Oklahoma, specifically focusing on the Nursing Facilities Quality of Care Fee and the Oklahoma State Council on Aging and Adult Protective Services. The bill updates statutory language in 56 O.S. 2021, Section 2002, which governs the assessment of the Nursing Facilities Quality of Care Fee on licensed nursing facilities, exempting those operated by the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. It establishes a uniform per-patient day rate for calculating the fee and mandates that nursing facilities file monthly reports detailing their patient census and gross receipts. Additionally, the bill creates a revolving fund designated for the Nursing Facility Quality of Care Fund, which will be used for various reimbursements and services related to Medicaid-eligible nursing home clients.

Furthermore, the bill amends 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-2216, to update the responsibilities of the Attorney General regarding the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, including the establishment of rules for ombudsman operations and training. Notably, it changes the oversight of the Oklahoma State Council on Aging and Adult Protective Services from the Attorney General to the Department of Human Services, ensuring that the council serves in an advisory capacity to the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.