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Introduced
02/24/2022
02/24/2022
In Committee
04/04/2022
04/04/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
To strengthen emergency preparedness for home care workers
AI Summary
This bill aims to strengthen emergency preparedness for home care workers in Massachusetts. It requires the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to develop metrics, standards, and procedures for triggering emergency long-term care provider rates that include hazard pay wage add-ons for home health and home care agency employees during COVID-19 resurgences, public health emergencies, or other statewide emergencies. The bill also mandates the development of a comprehensive infection control and public health training program for all new and incumbent direct care employees of home health and home care agencies. Additionally, the bill requires the Executive Office to create a quarterly report on the state's personal protective equipment supply for long-term care workers, and establish an online exchange to facilitate the procurement of such equipment by private entities. Finally, the bill directs the Executive Office to use the Massachusetts Home Care Worker Registry to communicate with the home care workforce about emergency-related information, such as hazard pay and access to personal protective equipment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (39)
David Biele (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Gerry Cassidy (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Rob Consalvo (D),
Mike Day (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Brandy Fluker Oakley (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Carlos González (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Mike Kushmerek (D),
John Lawn (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Frank Moran (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Ted Philips (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Elder Affairs (J)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4472 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4472.pdf |
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