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The Boston Globe
Massachusetts relaxes nursing home room restrictions
A recent change in Massachusetts allows nursing homes to put up to four patients in a single room, up from two, via waivers, after a lawsuit from the industry challenged stricter occupancy rules implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. The state’s previous two-bed limit aimed to reduce infection risks, but industry groups argue that older facilities and improved safety measures make the restriction unnecessary. The new policy requires facilities to demonstrate safety and dignity compliance to obtain waivers, potentially increasing occupancy, while advocates warn it could compromise residents’ quality of life and health.
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