An Act relative to certified medical directors at skilled nursing facilities
Accompanied a study order, see H5310 (under House Rule 27)
Summary
The bill would force every skilled nursing facility in Massachusetts to employ a medical director who is certified by the American Board of Post‑Acute and Long‑Term Care Medicine, or become certified within five years of hire. Facilities must submit the director’s background, résumé and certification proof to the Department of Public Health, and face fines or jail time for misrepresentation. A 2033 report would decide if the rule should become permanent, and the temporary provisions would be repealed in 2035.
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