Right of patients and residents to have a support person present when receiving health care services established, and civil penalty established.

HF 2408, titled the "No Patient Left Alone Act," requires hospitals and nonacute care facilities (like nursing homes) to allow patients and residents to have at least one support person of their choice physically present during healthcare services. This applies to individuals receiving care in hospitals (defined as "patients") or long-term care facilities (defined as "residents"). Facilities must create written policies explaining this right, including any reasonable restrictions (like infection control during emergencies), and ensure support persons have equal visitation access. The bill specifically ensures accommodations for end-of-life situations (up to six people), virtual visits when physical presence isn’t possible, and prohibits facilities from requiring patients to waive this right or sign additional documents to have a support person.