Nevada Senate Committee Commends Cody Finney on Retirement After 27 Years of Service
May 16, 2025 | 2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
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The Nevada Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened on May 15, 2025, to discuss several significant legislative measures aimed at enhancing health care services and patient rights within the state. The meeting highlighted three key bills: Assembly Bill 368, Assembly Bill 484, and Assembly Bill 519, each addressing critical aspects of health care and support services.
Assembly Bill 368, sponsored by Assemblymember Carter, focuses on the rights of patients in assisted living facilities and communities for individuals with disabilities. The bill allows residents or their representatives to request the installation of electronic communication devices in their living quarters, ensuring privacy and security. It prohibits unauthorized interference with these devices and protects residents from discrimination or retaliation by facility staff for their installation. This legislation is particularly important as it empowers vulnerable populations to maintain communication and oversight in their living environments.
Assembly Bill 484, presented by the Assembly Committee on Health and Human Services, aims to improve data collection regarding health care providers. This bill mandates the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services to gather more comprehensive information during the renewal of health care licenses. By expanding the database of health care providers, the state seeks to enhance transparency and accountability within the health care system, ultimately benefiting patients and policymakers alike.
Assembly Bill 519 introduces a new chapter in the Nevada Revised Statutes that governs non-medical service providers. This bill revises training requirements for caregivers receiving Medicaid reimbursement and allows family members of Medicaid recipients to serve as personal care attendants under specific conditions. This change is expected to increase the availability of care options for individuals who require assistance, thereby improving the quality of life for many Nevadans.
In addition to these legislative discussions, the committee took a moment to honor Ms. Cody Finney, the retiring Administrator of the Department of Behavioral Health, for her 27 years of dedicated service. The committee recognized her significant contributions to public health and her advocacy for vulnerable populations in Nevada. This acknowledgment reflects the committee's commitment to valuing public service and the impact of leadership in health care policy.
The meeting concluded with motions to pass all discussed bills, indicating a strong consensus among committee members on the importance of these legislative measures. As the committee prepares for future sessions, the implications of these bills are expected to resonate throughout Nevada's health care landscape, enhancing patient rights and improving service delivery.
Assembly Bill 368, sponsored by Assemblymember Carter, focuses on the rights of patients in assisted living facilities and communities for individuals with disabilities. The bill allows residents or their representatives to request the installation of electronic communication devices in their living quarters, ensuring privacy and security. It prohibits unauthorized interference with these devices and protects residents from discrimination or retaliation by facility staff for their installation. This legislation is particularly important as it empowers vulnerable populations to maintain communication and oversight in their living environments.
Assembly Bill 484, presented by the Assembly Committee on Health and Human Services, aims to improve data collection regarding health care providers. This bill mandates the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services to gather more comprehensive information during the renewal of health care licenses. By expanding the database of health care providers, the state seeks to enhance transparency and accountability within the health care system, ultimately benefiting patients and policymakers alike.
Assembly Bill 519 introduces a new chapter in the Nevada Revised Statutes that governs non-medical service providers. This bill revises training requirements for caregivers receiving Medicaid reimbursement and allows family members of Medicaid recipients to serve as personal care attendants under specific conditions. This change is expected to increase the availability of care options for individuals who require assistance, thereby improving the quality of life for many Nevadans.
In addition to these legislative discussions, the committee took a moment to honor Ms. Cody Finney, the retiring Administrator of the Department of Behavioral Health, for her 27 years of dedicated service. The committee recognized her significant contributions to public health and her advocacy for vulnerable populations in Nevada. This acknowledgment reflects the committee's commitment to valuing public service and the impact of leadership in health care policy.
The meeting concluded with motions to pass all discussed bills, indicating a strong consensus among committee members on the importance of these legislative measures. As the committee prepares for future sessions, the implications of these bills are expected to resonate throughout Nevada's health care landscape, enhancing patient rights and improving service delivery.
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