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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish safe staffing levels at skilled nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish minimum staffing requirements at skilled nursing care facilities and long-term care facilities in Massachusetts. It directs the Department of Public Health to work with 1199SEIU and other stakeholders to develop amendments to the existing nursing services regulations. The key provisions include requiring a minimum of 4.1 hours of care per patient per day, as well as specific direct-care staff-to-resident ratios, to ensure the consistent delivery of quality care in a safe and sanitary facility. The Department is required to issue public recommendations on these issues within six months of the bill's passage.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2624 (on 02/08/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S394 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S394.pdf |
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