MA S353

Bill

To prevent patient abuse and death in nursing homes

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to prevent patient abuse and death in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill aims to prevent patient abuse and death in nursing homes. Specifically, it proposes to increase the penalty for violations from $50 to $10,000. Additionally, the bill requires the Center for Health Information and Analysis, in consultation with other state agencies, to conduct an examination of cost trends and financial performance among nursing facilities. This examination will analyze various factors such as revenue sources, costs, financial margins, and patient care measures. The report and any legislative recommendations will be submitted to the state legislature by January 1, 2019.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Sal DiDomenico (D), Pat Jehlen (D), James Miceli (D), Mark Montigny (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2419 (on 04/12/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S353

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S353
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S353.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1135	Supporting school-based substance use prevention through evidenced-based positive social norms marketing	Accompanied a study order, see H4625	Similar To
H2076	Relative to promoting innovation in eldercare services	No further action taken	Similar To
H2890	Relative to the nursing home quality jobs initiative	Accompanied a study order, see H4787	Similar To
H823	Relative to abuse prevention	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
S2419	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Elder Affairs to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to elder affairs	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S348	Relative to small house nursing homes	Accompanied a study order, see S2535	Similar To
S360	To repeal the nursing home tax	Accompanied a study order, see S2419	Similar To
S361	Relative to residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities	Accompanied a study order, see S2419	Similar To

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