MA S1285

Bill

Relative to color coded patient wristbands

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
05/21/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to color coded patient wristbands . Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Public Health to analyze and file a report on the standards for uniformity in the use of color-coded patient wristbands by healthcare providers in the Commonwealth. The report will examine the current state of patient identification, the use of color-coded wristbands in other jurisdictions, and any adverse impacts to patient care. The department will then make recommendations based on its findings and file the report with various legislative committees by January 1, 2020.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Jim Hawkins (D), Jason Lewis (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 05/21/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1285

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1285
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1285.pdf

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MA S1285

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