REVISED
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS29693 / H0712
This legislation charges the Department of Health and Welfare with the responsibility of limiting the duration
and scope of operating in crisis standards of vcare, and developing long-term capacity strategies to reasonably
prepare for future surges in healthcare demand. It asserts that all existing patient rights shall be honored under
crisis standards of care. It requires both the facility requesting crisis standards of care and the Department to
make reports that include mitigation plans for limiting the scope and duration of crisis standards of care.
FISCAL NOTE
There is no expected impact to the General Fund.
Contact:
Representative Megan Blanksma
Representative Scott Bedke
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN REVISED: 03/15/2022, 1:57 PM