An Act to improve Massachusetts home care
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a licensing system for home care agencies in Massachusetts to ensure quality and safety. It defines key terms like ‘home care agency,’ ‘home care consumer,’ and ‘home care services,’ and outlines requirements for agencies, including background checks for workers, service plans, and training standards. The bill also creates a stakeholder advisory committee to advise the secretary on regulations and address issues of worker abuse and bullying.
Key provisions
- Establishes a licensing system for home care agencies.
- Defines key terms related to home care services and workers.
- Requires home care agencies to conduct background checks on home care workers, including criminal history screenings.
- Mandates minimum standards for consumer-specific service plans and contracts.
- Requires home care agencies to provide training to home care workers on topics such as confidentiality, infection control, and abuse reporting.
- Creates a stakeholder advisory committee to advise on regulations and address worker abuse.
- Establishes a provisional license for agencies that need to meet standards.
- Requires agencies to report on quality metrics and significant changes in finances.
Who is affected
- Home care agencies
- Home care workers
- Home care consumers
- Healthcare providers
- Aging and disability services organizations
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Aging and Independence
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Amy Mah Sangiolo
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