Massachusetts’ New Basic Health Services Law is Here. Is Your Community Ready?

EF Senior Care delivers the policies, procedures, and training you need to implement BHS with confidence.

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What the New Law Means for Assisted Living

In 2024, Massachusetts permanently expanded the scope of Basic Health Services (BHS) in Assisted Living Residences. Communities can now manage injections, oxygen, wound care, topical medications, and more – provided they meet new certification, staffing, and compliance standards.

Done right, these services can:

  • Prevent unnecessary ER trips
  • Reduce nursing home transitions
  • Support aging in place
  • Strengthen your care packages and occupancy

We Don’t Just Follow Regulations.
We Help Shape the Conversation.

Our leadership team includes a former member of the MA state legislature, seasoned clinical leaders, executive directors, and recognized experts in senior care. EF Senior Care has been at the table as Massachusetts reshaped long-term care policy. We’re uniquely positioned to guide you through these changes.

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Turnkey, Legislation-Aligned Materials. Ready for Implementation.

Binder 1: Program Framework

Provides the complete administrative, operational, and compliance foundation for your Basic Health Services program. Includes leadership tools, staff training resources, and executive presentations to guide your community through certification with confidence.

Binder 2: Non-Sterile Dressings

Covers safe, regulation-approved wound care practices, from step-by-step dressing changes to infection-control standards. Policies, procedures, and testing ensure every team member can perform with accuracy and protect resident dignity.

Binder 3: Injections

Equips staff to administer intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, and insulin injections, as well as glucose monitoring. Training emphasizes safety protocols, documentation, and competency so care is delivered consistently and compliantly.

Binder 4: Oxygen

Guides staff in the safe management of oxygen therapy, including setup, monitoring, and responding to respiratory needs. Includes fire and safety compliance measures to reduce risk and ensure resident well-being.

Binder 5: Topical Medications

Provides procedures and training for administering skin, eye, ear, vaginal, and rectal medications. Documentation standards and infection-prevention protocols help staff deliver care that is safe, respectful, and fully compliant.

All materials include training presentations, procedures, and competency tests.

The Law Is In Effect. Don’t Wait.

At EF Senior Care, we make Basic Health Services simple to launch. Safe, compliant, and ready to go from day one.

Our framework empowers your community to:

  • Get certified faster without the stress
  • Reduce ER transfers with on-site solutions
  • Delight residents and families with better continuity of care
  • Equip your team with the skills and confidence to deliver

With EF, compliance isn’t just a requirement, it’s your opportunity to stand out, strengthen retention, and grow your community’s value.

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Why Senior Living Communities Trust EF Senior Care

  • Local Expertise: Deep understanding of Massachusetts regulations (EOAI, DPH, CMS).

  • Proven Track Record: 180+ Massachusetts senior care communities successfully supported.

  • Immediate Impact: Rapid, measurable improvements in clinical and operational metrics.

  • Long-Term Success: Sustainable strategies for lasting operational and financial health.

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