Bill > H615

This bill aims to ensure the quality of care in nursing homes. It proposes several key provisions: 1. It establishes a minimum nursing staffing requirement of 4.1 hours of care per resident per day, including at least 0.75 hours of care provided by a registered nurse, to meet resident nursing care needs. 2. It requires nursing homes to adopt and implement policies to prevent social isolation of residents, including providing technology and staff assistance to enable residents to engage in in-person and virtual interactions with other residents, family, and friends. 3. It sets specific requirements for nursing home resident bedroom sizes, layout, and amenities, such as minimum floor area, maximum occupancy, bed spacing, and storage space. 4. The section setting bedroom standards will take effect on January 1, 2024. Overall, this bill seeks to improve the quality of care and living conditions for nursing home residents in Massachusetts by establishing staffing levels, social interaction policies, and physical environment standards.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H615