How could a Missouri bill granting patients the right to visitors affect hospitals?

26/05/2022 8 min
How could a Missouri bill granting patients the right to visitors affect hospitals?

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Episode Synopsis

The Missouri legislature has passed the Essential Caregivers Bill. It would allow two visitors to act as caregivers for people in hospitals, hospice, and nursing homes. The Missouri Hospital Association says it’s an important step in ensuring residents are not isolated during emergencies like a pandemic.