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MA S1273
Relative to the safe care of residents with active substance use disorder accessing skilled nursing facility care
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the safe care of residents with active substance use disorder accessing skilled nursing facility care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish minimum safety and quality of service standards for substance use disorder (SUD) units in long-term care facilities in Massachusetts. It requires the Department of Public Health, in consultation with a Post-Acute Care SUD Council, to develop evidence-based criteria for these special care units, covering areas such as counseling, assessment, visitation, room searches, medication maintenance therapy, staff training, and discharge planning. The bill also directs the Department to develop a resource guide to help long-term care facilities access counseling services and promote safe discharges for patients with active SUD. Additionally, it requires the Department to consider the fiscal impact on facilities and to seek Medicaid funding for a SUD rate add-on. The bill establishes the Post-Acute Care SUD Council to provide recommendations to the Department on the criteria for these SUD units.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Julian Cyr (D)*,
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2919 (on 06/09/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1273 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1273.pdf |
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