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MA H4329
Relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities
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Introduced
01/13/2022
01/13/2022
In Committee
06/06/2022
06/06/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve patient and worker safety in certain health facilities by mandating the implementation of safe patient handling and mobility programs. The key provisions include requiring health care facilities to: establish a safe patient handling and mobility committee; conduct risk assessments and develop related policies; provide appropriate patient handling equipment and technology; offer specialized training for staff; and track and report on injury data and program outcomes. The bill also sets deadlines for facilities to acquire necessary equipment and incorporate safe patient handling considerations into new construction or remodeling plans.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (21)
Brian Ashe (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Claire Cronin (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Mike Kushmerek (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Paul Mark (D),
James Murphy (D),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Kelly Pease (R),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Public Health (J)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4329 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4329.pdf |
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