Section 71A3/4: Inspection of state-operated veterans' homes; notice and correction of violations; licensure
Section 71A3/4. The department shall conduct inspections of each state-operated veterans' home not less than twice per year or more frequently as the department deems necessary; provided, however, that during emergency operations, as declared by the secretary of veterans' services or the governor, the department shall conduct inspections of all state-operated veterans' homes not less than once every 30 days. After such inspection, the department shall give the superintendent of the home, the executive director of veterans' homes and housing appointed pursuant to section 12 of chapter 115A, the secretary of veterans' services and the veteran advocate established in chapter 115B written notice of each violation of the standards for long-term care facilities, including applicable rules and regulations pursuant to 105 CMR 150 or successor regulations; provided, that the written notice shall specify a reasonable period of time not to exceed 30 days after receipt thereof to provide a plan to correct such violations. Inspection reports and corrective action taken to address violations shall be made available to the public.
Each state-operated veterans' home shall be licensed pursuant to section 71. The superintendent of each state-operated veterans' home shall apply for and maintain such licensure.