An Act relative to transparent name changes in nursing facilities
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve transparency regarding name changes at nursing facilities in Massachusetts. Currently, residents and their families may not always be fully informed about changes in a facility’s name, which can impact communication and care. The bill requires nursing facilities to provide clear and timely notification to residents, their families, and relevant parties about any name change, ensuring continuity of care and fostering trust.
Key provisions
- Nursing facilities must notify residents and their families of any name change.
- The notification must be provided in a timely manner.
- The notification must include the reason for the name change.
- The notification must specify how residents and families can contact the facility after the name change.
- Facilities must maintain records of all name change notifications.
Who is affected
- Nursing facility residents
- Families of nursing facility residents
- Nursing facilities in Massachusetts
- Staff at nursing facilities
Notable changes
- Requires facilities to proactively inform residents and families about name changes.
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