Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111 § 53F

Current through Chapter 118 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 111:53F - Methods for requesting assistance from specially trained individuals

The department shall require acute care hospitals to have a suitable method for health care staff members, patients and families to request additional assistance directly from a specially-trained individual if the patients condition appears to be deteriorating. The acute care hospital shall have an early recognition and response method most suitable for the hospitals needs and resources, such as a rapid response team. The method shall be available 24 hours per day.

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, § 53F

Added by Acts 2008, c. 305,§ 11, eff. 8/10/2008.