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MA H2219

MA H2219
Relative to certified medical assistant administration of immunization


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to certified medical assistant administration of immunization. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow certified medical assistants to administer immunizations to patients, under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner. The key provisions define a "certified medical assistant" as someone who has completed an accredited post-secondary medical assisting program and is employed in a healthcare facility, and "direct supervision" as oversight by a practitioner who is present and immediately available to provide assistance and direction, though not necessarily in the same room. The bill authorizes practitioners to delegate immunization administration to certified medical assistants within the practitioner's scope of practice.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4739 (on 07/01/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2219
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2219.pdf
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