S 488
An Act requiring the certification of medical directors in skilled nursing facilities
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Bill overview
This bill requires skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts to employ medical directors who are certified. The goal is to ensure that residents receive consistent and high-quality medical care within these facilities. Certification would likely involve meeting specific educational and professional standards. This legislation aims to improve the oversight and expertise of medical staff in long-term care settings.
Key provisions
- Requires skilled nursing facilities to have a certified medical director.
- Establishes standards for medical director certification.
- The certification process will be overseen by a relevant state agency.
- Facilities must demonstrate compliance with certification requirements.
- The bill intends to improve the quality of care for residents in skilled nursing facilities.
Who is affected
- Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Residents of Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Medical Directors
- Healthcare Providers
- Massachusetts
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Jacob R. Oliveira
Cosponsors
Jacob R. Oliveira
James B. Eldridge
Joanne M. Comerford
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Bill S.488 194th (Current)
An Act requiring the certification of medical directors in skilled nursing facilities
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 488) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to require the certification of medical directors in skilled nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Jacob R. Oliveira
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.488
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Aging and Independence |
| 9/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2887 |
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