Bill > H623

This bill aims to improve quality and safety in nursing homes. It proposes several key provisions: 1) Limiting the number of residents per room, with a requirement that new nursing homes or major renovations have no more than two residents per room, and a commitment from new owners to provide rooms for no more than two residents. 2) Establishing a Human Rights Committee in every nursing home, which will have the authority to investigate complaints affecting residents' rights. The bill also requires the Department of Public Health to provide annual training for the committee members and designate Human Rights Officers to assist the committees. 3) Enumerating the rights of nursing home residents, which will apply to all residents regardless of whether they receive Medicare or Medicaid benefits. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the living conditions and protect the rights of nursing home residents in Massachusetts.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H623