Bill > H625

This bill authorizes the option for assisted living residences in Massachusetts to provide basic common sense health services to their residents. The key provisions include: 1. Defining "Basic Health Services" as injections, application or replacement of simple non-sterile dressings, management of oxygen on a regular basis, or application of ointments or drops. 2. Allowing assisted living residences to provide either or both self-administered medication management or basic health services by personnel meeting professional qualifications and training requirements. 3. Permitting assisted living residences to advertise, market, and provide or arrange for the provision of basic health services, subject to an operating plan approved by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. 4. Requiring assisted living residences to disclose the fees associated with basic health services and allow residents to discontinue such services without penalties. 5. Authorizing the Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Department of Public Health to promulgate regulations governing the application, approval, and oversight of basic health services in assisted living residences.