Bill H.1489
187th (2011 - 2012)
An Act requiring pain assessment and management in healthcare facilities
By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1489) of Jay R. Kaufman, Michael J. Rodrigues and Christine E. Canavan for legislation to require pain assessment and management in health care facilities. Public Health.
Section 1. Section 70E of Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2008 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding after subsection (o) the following new subsection:-
(p) to prompt assessment, management and treatment of his or her pain.
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