Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative Staff – The Tennessee Senate moved forward with legislation that would prevent hospitals from restricting visitation rights of those who are designated to hold power of attorney for a patient. The Senate Health and Welfare Committee considered Senate Bill 1641 (SB1641), sponsored by Senator Mark Pody (R-Lebanon-District 17) on […]
Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Adelia Kirchner] – This Wednesday, Tennessee’s Senate Health and Welfare Committee deferred action for the second time on a bill that prevents hospitals from restricting visitation rights of those who are designated to hold power of attorney for a patient. On January 31st, the committee considered Senate Bill […]
Image Credit: Nick Kenrick /CC The Tennessee Conservative Staff – State Senator Mark Pody (R-Lebanon-District 17) has introduced a bill that would require hospitals to allow in-person visitation for the entirety of a patient’s hospital stay. Senate Bill 1641 (SB1641) stipulates that an individual who is “designated to make healthcare decisions” has the right to […]
Image Credit: K-State Research and Extension / CC The Tennessee Conservative [By Rebecca Scott] – It’s no secret that America is facing an opioid crisis, and Tennessee is no exception to the rule. In April of 2016, authorities were alerted to a possible break-in at a Celina pharmacy. When officers responded, the co-owner, Thomas Weir, […]
Image Credit: iStock The Tennessee Conservative [By Kelly M. Jackson] – A bill has been filed by Representative Jason Zachary (R-Knoxville-District 14) that expands the current law requiring mental health professionals to report the possibility of potential violent acts by their patients. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, “Most states have laws that […]
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