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MA H1153

MA H1153
To ensure safe medication administration


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the administration of controlled substances. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to ensure the safe administration of controlled substances by restricting their administration to licensed medical professionals, such as dentists, nurses, physicians, and veterinarians, or to students under their supervision. The bill provides exceptions for self-administration, administration of epinephrine pens in emergencies, administration by emergency medical personnel, and administration by a patient's domestic partner or family member. The bill also defines "self-administration" to include the ability of a patient to supervise an unlicensed person in the direct administration of their prescribed controlled substances, provided the patient has sufficient understanding and ability to communicate their knowledge and experience of the medication.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (32)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4625 (on 06/18/2018)

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