MA H2071

Bill

Relative to promoting the betterment of resident’s health and safety in skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities

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 promoting the betterment of resident’s health and safety in skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities. Elder Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote the betterment of residents' health and safety in skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. The Department of Public Health's Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification will provide annual training for long-term care facilities on the licensure and certification process, including the department's interpretation of laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and policies. The training will be interactive, allowing for the sharing of information and recommendations between facilities and the department on common deficiencies and best practices. 2. The department will notify long-term care facilities of proposed policy changes and seek their comments before implementing any changes to the licensure and certification process. 3. The department, in conjunction with long-term care facilities, will establish clear and consistent protocols for collecting and gathering information to better evaluate trends in long-term care facility operations, and will exchange this information with providers on a biannual basis. The term "long-term care facilities" is defined to include nursing homes, rest homes, and other long-term care facilities.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Jamie Eldridge (D), Denise Garlick (D), Mike Rush (D), Steve Ultrino (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4659 (on 06/27/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2071

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2071
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2071.pdf

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