No Patient Left Alone Act of 2023

The No Patient Left Alone Act of 2023 requires hospitals and nursing homes to create written policies about patient visitation rights. These policies must explain any health-related restrictions on visitors (like temporary limits during outbreaks), inform patients of their right to choose visitors (including family or friends), and guarantee that restrictions cannot be based on race, religion, disability, or other protected characteristics. Facilities must also ensure all visitors have equal access and allow patients to change their visitor choices at any time. This law directly affects patients receiving care in these facilities and the healthcare institutions that serve them.