New safety regulations at Mass. hospitals will make it easy for patients to find the ER
Laura's Law creates standards for lighting, signage and more.
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Laura's Law creates standards for lighting, signage and more.
Seven years after a woman died because she couldn't find the door to her emergency room, Mass. issues guidelines to ensure it never happens again
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signs ‘Laura’s law,’ named after woman who died looking for ER Updated Jan 14, 2021; Gov. Charlie Baker plans to sign a bill that aims to improve access to emergency care, known as “Laura’s Law” on Friday, January 15, at the Massachusetts State House. Four years after Laura Levis died looking for the emergency room entrance, the bill her husband advocated for in her honor is on track to become law. The bill would create a working group to make recommendations on improving hospital signage, lighting and other way-finding elements. It also requires ...