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MA H1930

MA H1930
Relative to needlestick injury prevention in public health facilities and settings


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
05/11/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to needlestick injury prevention in public health facilities. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 53D of Chapter 111 of the General Laws to expand its provisions for preventing needlestick injuries to include all state, county, and municipal public health facilities, such as departments of mental retardation, mental health, and public health, in addition to hospitals. The bill also mandates that the department of public health create rules and regulations by January 4th, 2010, to ensure these prevention measures are implemented across these expanded public health settings.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 05/11/2016)

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