Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 130.000 - Hospital Licensure
Subpart C - SUPPLEMENTARY STANDARDS: IN GENERAL
Section 130.330 - Serious Complaint Procedure

Universal Citation: 105 CMR 130.000 MA Code of Regs 130.330

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

Each hospital shall develop a written procedure that assures prompt and complete investigations of all serious complaints filed against the hospital, employees of the hospital or members of its medical or professional staff. The procedure shall include, at a minimum, the following provisions:

(A) Designation of a senior member of the hospital administration as the person responsible for overseeing the investigation of serious complaints lodged against the hospital, an employee or member of the medical staff;

(B) Establishment of a reporting procedure that ensures the designated administrator will receive within one day from hospital staff, in writing, reports of serious complaints;

(C) Development by the designated administrator of a written process of investigation, which shall include the following:

(1) A process of fact-gathering that he or she will utilize, including provision for interviewing of the complainant, patient, and relevant witnesses;

(2) Creation of a complaint file that includes the original report of complaint, progress reports as investigation is carried out and outcome of investigation including action taken, if any;

(3) Notification of the complainant of the outcome of the investigation.

(D) The complaint files shall be available for inspection by agents of the Department.

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