SB 22-111

Senate Bill 22-111, which has been signed into law, amends existing legislation to provide grants for nursing facilities in Colorado. These grants will support projects focused on infection prevention and control, such as education programs, workforce training, and physical improvements at the facilities. The bill aims to enhance the quality of life and care for residents by fostering innovation in these areas. Since it has been signed, this law is now active and nursing homes can apply for funding to implement measures that protect against infections.

Official Summary

Current law directs the departments of public health and environment and health care policy and financing to consider allocating money in the nursing home penalty cash fund for grants to be approved for measures that will benefit residents of nursing facilities by fostering innovation and improving the quality of life and care at the facilities. The bill adds to the list of possible measures eligible for grant funding projects aimed at infection prevention and control. Awards for infection prevention and control are limited to education support, workforce support, and physical enhancements for infection control. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)