Functions and Responsibilities of HCW Agencies
Effective Jun 28, 2019Mass. Register #1394MGL c. 19A, § 4D St. 2017, c. 139Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE)
HCW Agencies shall:
- (1) Designate an employee to work with EOEA for the purpose of complying with the requirements of 651 CMR 16.00.
- (2) Provide EOEA written notices to all employees subject to 651 CMR 16.00 and inform them about the Registry and their rights and obligations.
- (3) Inform and provide training to HCWs regarding the exemption process set forth in 651 CMR 16.06(3), and ensure HCWs have access to the exemption process as necessary.
- (4) Attest to EOEA that the HCW Agency has complied with the HCW written notice and exemption requirements established under 651 CMR 16.00.
- (5) Submit all non-exempt HCW Data to EOEA in a timely manner using the file data structure identified by EOEA, and submit it to EOEA using an EOEA-approved method, such as secure email or SFTP.
- (6) Attest to EOEA that the HCW Data submitted to EOEA is current and accurate.
- (7) Ensure HCWs do not face adverse employment consequences as a result of their participation in the Registry or claim of exemption.
- (8) Ensure HCWs do not bear any cost related to the implementation or maintenance of the Registry.
- (9) Create, maintain and retain all relevant records necessary to comply with 651 CMR 16.00.