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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish safe staffing levels at skilled nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish minimum staffing requirements at skilled nursing care facilities and long-term care facilities in Massachusetts. It requires the Department of Public Health to work with labor unions and other stakeholders to develop amendments to the existing Nursing Services regulations that ensure these facilities employ an adequate number of nurses, certified nurse assistants, and other staff to meet all patient needs and maintain safe, quality care. The bill also calls for the Department to issue public recommendations on these staffing standards and ratios within six months of the bill's passage.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2419 (on 04/12/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S356 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S356.pdf |
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