MA S1476

Bill

To improve infection control within long-term care facilities

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/03/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to improve infection control within long-term care facilities. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve infection control within long-term care facilities. It requires the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to promulgate regulations that mandate each long-term care facility to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program. The key provisions of this program include surveillance systems, standard and transmission-based precautions, antibiotic stewardship, and specialized training for an on-site infection preventionist. The bill also requires the department to develop these regulations within 180 days of the bill's passage.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Mark Montigny (D)*, Mike Moore (D),

Last Action

Accompanied H1313 (on 05/05/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1476

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1476
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1476.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1313	Relative to infection control in nursing facilities	No further action taken	Similar To
H2414	Relative to emergency hazard health duty	No further action taken	Similar To
H733	To improve employer standards for Massachusetts nursing homes	Accompanied a new draft, see H4780	Similar To
S400	Relative to promoting the betterment of resident health and safety in long term care facilities	Accompanied a new draft, see H4780	Similar To
S807	Relative to infection control in nursing facilities	Accompanied H1313	Similar To

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