Tag: Visitation

Bill Prohibiting Tennessee Hospitals From Restricting In-Person Visitation Of Patients Passes House, Heads Back To Senate

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – A Tennessee bill prohibiting hospitals from restricting the in-person visitation rights of patients passed on the House floor on Monday and now heads back to the Senate. House Bill 1883 (HB1883), sponsored by Representative Kip Capley (R-Summertown-District 71) was passed as amended 75 to 16 […]

Tennessee Bill Prohibiting Hospitals From Restricting In-Person Visitation Passes Senate Committee

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 […]

Bill Prohibiting Hospitals From Restricting In-Person Visitation Deferred Again In Tennessee Senate Committee

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 […]

Tennessee Senator Proposes Bill To Prohibit Hospitals From Restricting In-Person Visitation Of Patients

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 […]