SB 72-DESIGNATED CAREGIVERS FOR PATIENTS  1:33:15 PM CHAIR STEDMAN announced that the first order of business would be SB 72. He noted the bill was previously heard on April 10, 2015. He called on the sponsor to introduce the new committee substitute (CS) for SB 72. 1:33:32 PM SENATOR GIESSEL, sponsor, presented SB 72, which would improve the coordination with designated caregivers for post-discharge health outcomes for patients by providing training in aftercare, enabling older or disabled Alaskans to stay safely in their homes for much longer. The CS (version F) is based on changes happening nationwide. Last year when the committee heard the bill, there were only four states that had enacted this legislation; today there are 14 states that have this provision. The federal government is about to enact rulings that would affect this issue. The bill will prepare hospitals for caregiver education. 1:34:34 PM SENATOR GIESSEL moved to adopt the CS for SB 72, labeled 29- LS0047\F, as the working document before the committee. CHAIR STEDMAN objected for discussion. SENATOR GIESSEL explained that many caregivers report that they have little or no training to care for their loved ones upon discharge. She said SB 72 would outline training guidelines for hospitals. Version F is broader than last year's version of the bill and allows the patient to name a lay caregiver who is then notified of the patient's pending discharge. The hospital would provide training to the caregiver and maintain written discharge policies. CHAIR STEDMAN withdrew his objection. 1:35:59 PM SENATOR GIESSEL moved to report CSSB 72(HSS), labeled 29- LS0047\F, from committee with individual recommendations and attached zero fiscal note. There being no objection, the motion carried.