Massachusetts H797 mandates certification for medical directors in skilled nursing facilities.
Massachusetts H797 requires medical directors in skilled nursing facilities to be certified by the American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine or an equivalent organization. Facilities must submit information about their medical directors to the Department of Public Health, including criminal background checks, resumes, and certification status. Existing medical directors have until January 1, 2030, to obtain certification.
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