Bill > S2139

This bill, concerning elder affairs, proposes to amend existing Massachusetts law (chapter 19D) to allow assisted living residences to offer "Limited Health Services" to their residents. Limited Health Services are defined to include specific medical tasks such as administering injections, applying certain types of dressings, providing oxygen, inserting catheters, and applying ointments or drops. The bill specifies that the "sponsor," which refers to the entity operating the assisted living residence, can advertise, market, and arrange for these limited health services. However, to do so, the sponsor must submit an operating plan to the Executive Office of Elder Affairs for approval, detailing how these services will meet resident needs and outlining staff qualifications and training. This amendment also clarifies that assisted living residences opting to provide these limited health services are exempt from certain existing regulations.