Massachusetts H4302 aims to improve care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Massachusetts H4302 introduces several measures to improve care and support for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The bill mandates the creation of operational plans for acute care hospitals to manage patients with dementia, ensuring these plans are approved by the Department of Public Health and updated every five years. It also requires hospitals to contact family members or caregivers of patients with dementia to ensure safe discharges.

Massachusetts H4302 aims to improve care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Massachusetts H4302 introduces several measures to improve care and support for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The bill mandates the creation of operational plans for acute care hospitals to manage patients with dementia, ensuring these plans are approved by the Department of Public Health and updated every five years. It also requires hospitals to contact family members or caregivers of patients with dementia to ensure safe discharges.