S 1535
An Act relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve patient safety in healthcare facilities by encouraging the use of mechanical lifting devices for moving patients. It seeks to reduce the risk of injury to healthcare workers and patients associated with manual patient handling. The legislation focuses on promoting the adoption of these devices, particularly in facilities that serve a significant number of patients.
Key provisions
- Requires health facilities to assess the need for and utilize mechanical lifting devices.
- Promotes the availability of mechanical lifting devices within facilities.
- Encourages training for healthcare staff on the proper use of these devices.
- Directs the Department of Public Health to develop guidelines for safe patient handling and mobility.
- Supports the purchase of mechanical lifting devices by facilities.
- Addresses the use of mechanical lifting devices in specific patient populations.
- Requires facilities to report on the use of mechanical lifting devices.
- Establishes a process for facilities to request funding for the purchase of mechanical lifting devices.
Who is affected
- Healthcare facilities
- Healthcare workers
- Patients
- Department of Public Health
- Hospitals
Notable changes
- Focuses on the implementation of mechanical lifting devices.
- Addresses patient handling practices within healthcare settings.
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Primary sponsor
Paul R. Feeney
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Bill S.1535 194th (Current)
An Act relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1535) of Paul R. Feeney, Susannah M. Whipps, Thomas M. Stanley, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities through the use of mechanical lifting devices. Public Health.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Paul R. Feeney
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.1535
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/23/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/23/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 9/4/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2931 |
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