BILL ANALYSIS
Appropriations Committee Fiscal Summary
1369 (Pavley)
Hearing Date: 8/25/03 Amended: 8/18/03 &
LCR#18009
Consultant: George Cate Policy Vote: H&HS 7-3
JUD 4-1
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BILL SUMMARY:
AB 1369 requires all residential care facilities for the
elderly (RCFEs) with more than 60 beds to purchase
automatic external defibrillators and train their staff in
the use of these defibrillators. The bill also contains
provisions to protect the rights of those who have
completed a Do Not Resuscitate form and live in RCFEs.
Fiscal Impact (in thousands)
Major Provisions 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Fund
Regulation & Minor General
enforcement
STAFF COMMENTS:
The Department of Social Services (DSS) has estimated that
there would be minor state costs as a result of the passage
of this measure. DSS already has regulations regarding the
use of defibrillators in RCFEs, but they would have to be
modified to include the mandate and training provisions.
Inspections of RCFEs would also have to be expanded to
include the defibrillators and a review of training
records.
The costs of the defibrillators and training would be
entirely borne by the RCFEs, which are funded by rent
payments from their residents.