An Act relative to enhancing statewide hospital capacity coordination
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve coordination of hospital capacity across the state of Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure that hospitals are prepared to handle surges in patients and effectively manage resources during emergencies or public health crises. The legislation intends to strengthen communication and collaboration between hospitals and relevant state agencies. Ultimately, the goal is to enhance the overall responsiveness of the healthcare system to meet patient needs.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Public Health to develop and maintain a statewide hospital capacity coordination plan.
- Establishes a process for hospitals to share real-time data on bed availability and resource utilization.
- Promotes collaboration between hospitals and emergency medical services.
- Supports the development of surge capacity plans at the local and regional levels.
- Directs the Department of Public Health to assess and address any identified gaps in statewide hospital capacity.
Who is affected
- Hospitals
- Healthcare providers
- Patients
- Department of Public Health
- Emergency Medical Services
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
William J. Driscoll Jr.
Cosponsor
William J. Driscoll Jr.
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