Bill > H773

This bill addresses transparency requirements for nursing facilities and assisted living residences when they change their names. Specifically, the bill mandates that when a skilled nursing facility or assisted living residence changes its name, its entire safety record must be transferred and credited to the facility under its new name. The department responsible for overseeing these facilities is required to publicly list both the new and previous facility names, including any associated safety or disciplinary records, on its official website. Additionally, the facility itself must post the same information on its own website and social media platforms. If a facility fails to comply with these notification and transparency requirements, it may be subject to penalties determined by the department through enforcement regulations. The goal of this legislation is to ensure that potential residents and their families have access to comprehensive information about a facility's history and performance, even if the facility has undergone a name change.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H773