MA S1222

Bill

MA S1222

Supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in medical settings

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
04/04/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in medical settings. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a voluntary training and accreditation program, called "Operation House Call," to be offered by medical schools, nursing schools, dental schools, and other institutions of higher education with medical programs. The program is designed to provide instruction on best practices for the treatment and care of patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders. The Department of Public Health, in conjunction with the Department of Developmental Services and The Arc of Massachusetts, will administer the program and certify that participating schools are offering the required training, which must include at least 6 hours of instruction through a combination of classroom, experiential, and online learning. The department will also periodically evaluate the quality and efficacy of the training program and publish a list of certified schools annually.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (22)

Jim Arciero (D), Mike Barrett (D), Michael Brady (D), Marjorie Decker (D), Carolyn Dykema (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Jennifer Flanagan (D), Paul Heroux (D), Kevin Honan (D), Mary Keefe (D), Barbara L'Italien (D), Jack Lewis (D), Jason Lewis (D), Joan Lovely (D), Mike Moore (D), James Murphy (D), Patrick O'Connor (R), Kathleen O'Connor Ives (D), Denise Provost (D), Richard Ross (R), Tom Stanley (D), José Tosado (D),

Last Action

Accompanied H1954 (on 05/23/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1222

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1222
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1222.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1168	Clarifying participation in athletic safety programs	Accompanied a new draft, see H3719	Similar To
H1954	Supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities	No further action taken	Similar To
H230	To improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities	Accompanied a new draft, see H4129	Similar To
H2432	Improving medical care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities	Accompanied H1954	Similar To
H3802	Relative to disability awareness training	Accompanied a study order, see H4792	Similar To
S1153	Improving local decision making	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1223	Improving medical care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities	Accompanied a study order, see S2535	Similar To
S1360	Relative to the creation of the Commonwealth technical rescue regions and coordinating council	Accompanied S1380	Similar To
S1371	Relative to police training	Accompanied S1328	Similar To

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