Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 28-Committee on Health and Human Services
May 20, 1997
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Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
SUMMARY--Directs Legislative Committee on Health Care to study long-term health care needs of residents of State of Nevada. (BDR R-1630)
EXPLANATION - Matter in italics is new; matter in brackets [ ] is material to be omitted.
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION--Directing the Legislative Committee on Health Care to study the long-term health care needs of the residents of the State of Nevada.
Whereas, The population of the State of Nevada has experienced unprecedented growth and a large percentage of this growth is attributable to elderly persons who have chosen to retire in this state; and
Whereas, The health care needs of this growing segment of the population must be addressed to ensure that their needs are met with the best resources available within this state; and
Whereas, It is important to determine the availability of services and facilities that are required for long-term health care within the State of Nevada to ensure the good health and well-being of all the residents of this state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate Concurring, That the Legislative Committee on Health Care is hereby directed to study the long-term health care needs of the persons living in the State of Nevada; and be it further
Resolved, That the study include a review of:
1. The availability and affordability of home-health care for persons in this state and the effectiveness of the coverage of Medicare and Medicaid relating to the expenses incurred for long-term health care;
2. The financial impact on the families of persons who require long-term health care;
3. The effectiveness and availability of agencies that provide nursing care in the home and whether that care is affordable for the majority of the residents of this state;
4. Whether the programs that provide hospice care are providing adequate physical, psychological, custodial and spiritual care for persons who are terminally ill;
5. Whether current licensing requirements for persons providing long-term health care are sufficient; and
6. Whether programs that are currently available within the University and Community College System of Nevada meet the educational needs of the staff required for nursing care facilities and for home-health care; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislative Committee on Health Care shall report the findings of the study and any recommendations for legislation to the 70th Session of the Nevada Legislature.