You’ve Got A Friend In Me: House Bill 236 Requires Providers to Accommodate Patient’s Chosen Advocates
By EsqSocial Corporation 08/04/25
Stemming from concerns raised during the COVID pandemic, the Ohio General Assembly recently passed House Bill 236, dubbed the “Never Alone Act,” (“Act”) which became effective March 20, 2025. The law requires a wide range of “congregate care facilities” to allow patients/residents to designate an “advocate” and prohibits such facilities from denying the patient or resident access to the advocate under certain specified circumstances. A wide range of individuals are eligible to be designated as...
By: Dinsmore & Shohl LLP