Amendment ID: S2467-22-R1

Redraft Amendment 22

Continuity of Care in Assisted Living Residences

Ms. Jehlen, Ms. Rausch, Messrs. Collins and O'Connor move to amend the bill by inserting after section 30 the following section:-

"SECTION 30A. Notwithstanding section 11 of chapter 19D of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, until the termination of the public health emergency declared by the governor on May 28, 2021 or until December 15, 2021, whichever is sooner: (i) a nurse employed by an assisted living residence that is certified by the executive office of elder affairs may provide skilled nursing care in accordance with valid medical orders if the nurse holds a valid license to provide such care; (ii) an assisted living residence may retain residents who require skilled care for more than 90 consecutive days; (iii) the staffing requirements in 651 CMR 12.06(5)(b) shall not apply; provided, however, that an assisted living residence ensures that it has sufficient staffing at all times to meet the needs of the residents, as set out in guidance issued by the executive office of elder affairs on April 2, 2020; and (iv) the training requirements set out in 651 CMR 12.07 shall not apply; provided, however, that an assisted living residence shall procure staff with adequate experience and provide on-the-job training to safely perform their duties, as set out in said guidance.”.