An Act relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve patient safety by requiring the use of mechanical lifting devices when moving patients in certain health facilities. It seeks to reduce the risk of injury to healthcare workers and patients associated with manual patient handling. The legislation focuses on implementing strategies to promote safe mobility practices within these facilities. The bill also directs a study to examine related issues.
Key provisions
- Requires the use of mechanical lifting devices for patient transfers.
- Addresses safe patient handling and mobility practices.
- Directs a study on related issues.
- Concerns patient safety within health facilities.
Who is affected
- Healthcare facilities
- Healthcare workers
- Patients
Notable changes
- Promotes the adoption of mechanical lifting devices.
- Addresses patient mobility concerns.
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7 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Michael D. Brady
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