Frankfort, Kentucky (March 8, 2023) – During day 21 of this year's Regular Session of the General Assembly, the Kentucky House of Representatives entertained a vote on several pieces of legislation in the consent calendar, including HB 391.

HB 391, sponsored by Representative Amy Neighbors of Edmonton, would require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and long-term care provider associations to lead an annual joint training for long-term care facility surveyors and long-term care providers.

"This bill is about enhancing our current healthcare workforce by providing a means for professional development where providers need it most," said Representative Neighbors. "This will increase transparency and communication while promoting high-quality care to long-term residents."

There are provisions in place for trainings of this nature, however HB 391 allows industry stakeholders to be involved in these trainings as a means to broaden the scope of information that providers and surveyors are trained on.

For more information regarding HB 391 as well as current and past legislative measures, please visit legislature.ky.gov or click here.