NDNA Speaks to Essential Caregiver on Chris Berg Show
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At our NDNA Board Meeting June 22, one of our Main Motions was discussed - the Essential Caregiver Act. NDNA Director of Education Beth Sanford connected with Chris Berg, and NDNA President Tessa Johnson was interviewed on this issue. Watch President Johnson starting at minute 12:00 on the video. We will continue to work on this as it will be on our Advocacy Platform for 2023. Click here to watch the video.
The Essential Caregivers Act is national legislation that gives residents of nursing homes the right to access essential caregivers during any public health emergency.
Essential Caregiver bill was signed in North Dakota in 2021. The bill had been introduced by Sen. Kristin Roers. It allows nursing home residents to name an "essential caregiver" who could come and go from their facility during states of emergency to provide in-person emotional support line.