AB 894 (Carrillo, D-Palmdale)

AB 894 would require general acute care hospitals to inform patients of their right to opt out of the patient directory. Such hospitals would be required to verbally inform patients during the intake process, as well as update the “Acknowledgment of Privacy Rights” form to include a checkbox allowing patients to opt out. Forthcoming amendments will include a six-month delayed implementation date to give hospitals time to update their process and workflow to come into compliance.