Massachusetts S1580 ensures residents in long-term care facilities can choose a representative to support their care.
Massachusetts S1580 mandates that the Department of Public Health define "resident representative" and ensure long-term care facilities allow residents to choose such a representative. This representative can assist with decision-making, access personal information, manage finances, and receive notifications. The bill also requires facilities to inform residents of this right.
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