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MA S340
MA S340Relative to the safe care of residents with active substance use disorder accessing skilled nursing facility care
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/29/2018
03/29/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the safe care of residents with active substance use disorder accessing skilled nursing facility care. Elder Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill establishes minimum safety and quality of service standards for substance use disorder (SUD) units in long-term care facilities in Massachusetts. The Department of Public Health, in consultation with a post-acute care SUD council, will develop criteria for these special care units to address the care needs and safety of patients with active SUD requiring post-acute care. The bill requires the Department to seek waivers from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, provide regular updates to legislative committees, and establish a resource guide to assist long-term care facilities in accessing counseling services and promoting safe discharges for patients with active SUD. The bill also creates a post-acute care SUD council to advise the Department on the criteria for these special care units.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2535 (on 05/31/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S340 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S340.pdf |
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