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Temporary Nursing Service Agency (Nursing Pool)

Information for temporary nursing service agencies to register with the Department of Public Health.

Any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or association that provides or procures temporary employment in health care facilities for medical personnel must register with the Department as a "nursing pool" or temporary nursing service agency. Medical personnel include, but are not limited to, nurses, nursing assistants, nurses' aides, and orderlies. Temporary nursing service agencies must follow established regulations at 105 CMR 157.000.

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Additional Resources

M.G.L. C 111, ยง 72Y: Nursing pool registrations
105 CMR 157.00: The registration and operation of temporary nursing service agencies
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