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MA S2557
Authorizing the option of providing basic common sense health services for residents of assisted living residences
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Introduced
06/14/2018
06/14/2018
In Committee
07/16/2018
07/16/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to authorize the option of providing basic common sense health services for residents of assisted living residences,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2557).
AI Summary
This bill authorizes assisted living residences in Massachusetts to provide "basic health services" to their residents, which includes things like administering injections, applying non-sterile dressings, managing oxygen therapy, and applying ointments or drops. The bill requires assisted living facilities that offer these basic health services to have a registered nurse on-site 24 hours a day, and it gives the Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Department of Public Health the authority to regulate and oversee these services to ensure patient safety and clinical competence. The bill also requires assisted living facilities to disclose the costs associated with providing these basic health services and allows residents to discontinue these services without penalty.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 07/16/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2557 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2557.pdf |
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