ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fifth Legislature

First Regular Session

 

HB 2299: DHS; long-term care facility surveyors

Sponsor:  Representative Dunn, LD 13

Committee on Health & Human Services

Overview

Appropriates $1,000,000 and 13 full-time equivalents (FTEs) from the state General Fund (GF) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 to the Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) to hire additional long-term care facility surveyors.

History

The Bureau of Special Licensing (Bureau), established within DHS, is responsible for licensing and monitoring health and child care facilities and providers throughout Arizona. Licensing inspections, on-site surveys and complaint investigations are conducted to promote quality care and safety and ensure that performance standards are met for facility operation and maintenance. It is the mission of the Bureau to protect the health and safety of Arizonans by providing information, establishing standards and licensing and regulating health and child care services.

Provisions

1.    ☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteAppropriates $1,000,000 and 13 FTEs from the state GF in FY 2022 to DHS to hire additional long-term care facility surveyors. (Sec. 1)

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