Massachusetts § 64M - Care center
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 64M — Care center, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 64M. Care center
Section 64M. There shall be a center on the care of the aging, research, and education, hereinafter referred to as the care center. The care center shall provide research into long term care of the aging, develop innovative models of delivery of such care, and provide technical assistance and training to other providers of long term care to the elderly.
The care center shall consist of an affiliation agreement between Cushing Hospital, the University of Massachusetts medical school, the University of Massachusetts programs on gerontology at Boston and Worcester, and any other appropriate organizations which may, from time to time, become a party to such agreement.
The care center shall be administered by a board of directors, which shall consist of five members, one of whom shall be the superintendent of Cushing Hospital, who shall serve as chairman of the board, one of whom shall be the dean of the University of Massachusetts medical school, one of whom shall be an official of a gerontology program of the University of Massachusetts to be appointed by the board of trustees of said university, one of whom shall be the director of the medical assistance program of the department of public welfare, and one of whom shall be the secretary of the executive office of aging and independence or a designee.
The care center shall be authorized, subject to the affiliation agreement, to expend money and appoint employees to carry out activities within its purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 64M
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 64M cover?
Section 64M ("Care center") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 64M?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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