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MA H1137

Requiring hospital governing body training


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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

For legislation to require governing bodies of hospitals licensed by the Department of Public Health to complete a trustee training program. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill requires governing bodies of hospitals licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to complete a trustee training program within six months of their appointment. The training program must consist of at least seven hours of instruction covering topics such as ethical and fiduciary responsibilities, healthcare quality improvement, financial management, hospital organization and governance, and legal and regulatory compliance. The Department of Public Health is responsible for approving the training providers and making a list of approved providers available within 30 days of the bill's passage. The bill will take effect 90 days after passage.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

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

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