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The Division of Licensing and Certification monitors compliance with a range of State rules and federal regulations and takes action to assure that licensed providers comply with these standards.

All DHHS rules posted on or after January 5, 2023 are available on the DHHS Rulemaking page.

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State Rules and Federal Regulations

Adult Day Service Programs

Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Assisted Living and Assisted Housing

Behavioral Health Organizations

• 10-144 CMR Ch 123 Behavioral Health Organizations (PDF)

Certificate of Need

Certified Nursing Assistant and Direct Care Worker Registry

CLIA

• 10-144 CMR Ch 256 Rules Governing fb88 Medical Laboratories and Health Screening Permits (Word)

Employee Assistance Program

• 14-118 CMR Ch 6, Regulations for Employee Assistance Programs for Employers Operating in the State of fb88 (Word)

End Stage Renal Disease Units/Facilities

Home Health Care Agencies and Services

• 10-144 CMR Ch 119, Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Home Health Care Services (Word)

Hospitals

• 10-144 CMR Ch 112, Rules for the Licensing of Hospitals (Word)

Hospice Programs

Intermediate Care Facilities

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Outpatient Physical Therapy and Speech Pathology Services

Personal Care Agencies

• 10-144 CMR Ch 129 Personal Care Agency Licensing Rule (Word)

Portable X-ray Services

Rural Health Clinics

Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Facilities (Long Term Care)

• 10-144 CMR Ch 110, Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Facilities

Sentinel Events

• 10-144, CMR Ch 114, Rules Governing the Reporting of Sentinel Events (Word)

Temporary Nurse Agency

• 10-144 CMR Ch 111, Temporary Nurse Agency Registration Rule (Word)

All DHHS Rules