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MA S2613
Relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities
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Introduced
01/10/2022
01/10/2022
In Committee
01/10/2022
01/10/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2613).
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve patient safety and reduce the risk of injury to healthcare workers in certain health facilities. It requires these facilities to establish a safe patient handling and mobility committee, conduct risk assessments, develop policies and procedures, provide training, and acquire necessary equipment like mechanical lifts and transfer aids. The bill also mandates that new construction or renovations of healthcare facilities incorporate the necessary equipment and design to accommodate safe patient handling. The key provisions focus on minimizing manual lifting and transferring of patients, promoting early and consistent patient mobility, and tracking and reporting injury data to drive continuous improvement.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (16)
Brian Ashe (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
John Cronin (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
John Keenan (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Public Health (J)
Last Action
Accompanied H4329 (on 06/06/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2613 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2613.pdf |
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