Massachusetts S1422 aims to enhance infection control in long-term care facilities.

Massachusetts S1422 mandates that long-term care facilities establish an infection prevention and control program. This program must include a system for preventing, identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and communicable diseases. The Department of Public Health will promulgate regulations to ensure these programs are implemented, including training for staff and volunteers on infection control policies and procedures. The bill also requires facilities to designate an infection preventionist responsible for the facility's infection prevention and control plan.

Massachusetts S1422 aims to enhance infection control in long-term care facilities.

Massachusetts S1422 mandates that long-term care facilities establish an infection prevention and control program. This program must include a system for preventing, identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and communicable diseases. The Department of Public Health will promulgate regulations to ensure these programs are implemented, including training for staff and volunteers on infection control policies and procedures. The bill also requires facilities to designate an infection preventionist responsible for the facility's infection prevention and control plan.