Senate Bill 1020 establishes a grant program administered by the Department of Health Services (DHS) to provide funding for adult family homes, community-based residential facilities, nursing homes, and residential care apartment complexes to purchase patient lift devices. To qualify for these grants, applicants must meet specific criteria set by DHS, which includes a requirement to report data as specified by DHS or a contracted third party. The bill outlines that grant funds can only be used for patient lift devices that are approved by DHS, can be operated independently by patients or residents, can be operated with staff assistance, and are designed to mechanically lift individuals.

Additionally, the bill creates a new section in the statutes, 20.435 (7) (bm), which establishes a continuing appropriation for the patient lift device grant program, and a new section, 146.619, detailing the definitions and requirements for the grant program. The legislation also stipulates that no more than $100,000 from the appropriation may be allocated for data collection and analysis related to the grant program. This initiative aims to enhance the safety and quality of care in facilities that support individuals with mobility challenges.