An Act establishing a task force relative to medication administration in rest homes
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a task force to examine medication administration practices in rest homes in Massachusetts. The task force will review current procedures, explore alternative models used in other residential programs, and consider operational and financial factors. Its goal is to make recommendations to improve medication administration safety and effectiveness within these facilities.
Key provisions
- Establish a task force to evaluate medication administration practices in rest homes.
- Review the role of ‘responsible persons’ in medication administration.
- Examine alternative medication administration models.
- Analyze the Medication Administration Program used in community programs.
- Consider operational and financial factors related to medication administration changes.
- The task force will include representatives from residential care homes and leading age organizations.
Who is affected
- Rest home residents
- Residential care home operators
- Massachusetts Association of Residential Care Homes, Inc.
- LeadingAge Massachusetts, Inc.
- Healthcare providers in rest homes
Notable changes
- The task force will assess current practices and propose changes to medication administration procedures.
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Sponsors
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8 on record
Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Aging and Independence
Cosponsors
Daniel M. Donahue
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