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2012 Session

Budget Amendments - SB30 (Member Request)

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Chief Patron: Herring
Secretary to Develop Fall Prevention Strategy (language only)

Item 282 #4s

Item 282 #4s

Health And Human Resources
Health and Human Resources, Secretary of

Language
Page 206, after line 43, insert:
"D. The Secretary of Health and Human Resources shall examine the efficacy of implementing fall prevention strategies and programs statewide.  The Secretary shall include in the review potential state budget savings that might be achieved from developing fall prevention strategies and programs in the Commonwealth.  The Secretary shall report his findings to the Senate Finance and House Appropriations Committees by October 1, 2012."


Explanation
(This language amendment requires the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to examine the effectiveness and potential cost savings of developing a fall prevention strategy statewide. With the aging of Virginia's citizens, the strategy would be designed to prevent future health and long-term care costs.)