Massachusetts S1463 enhances protections for public safety and public health workers by requiring health care facilities to test patients for.

Massachusetts S1463 mandates that health care facilities test patients for infectious diseases dangerous to public health and notify exposed first responders. First responders must provide a standardized trip form upon arrival at a facility. Facilities must test patients with consent and notify exposed responders within 48 hours orally and 72 hours in writing. Facilities are immune from liability if they act in good faith. The Department of Public Health can issue rules to enforce these provisions.

Massachusetts S1463 enhances protections for public safety and public health workers by requiring health care facilities to test patients for.

Massachusetts S1463 mandates that health care facilities test patients for infectious diseases dangerous to public health and notify exposed first responders. First responders must provide a standardized trip form upon arrival at a facility. Facilities must test patients with consent and notify exposed responders within 48 hours orally and 72 hours in writing. Facilities are immune from liability if they act in good faith. The Department of Public Health can issue rules to enforce these provisions.