Functions and Responsibilities of EOEA

(1) Home Care Worker Registry. EOEA shall: (a) Establish and maintain a Registry of HCW Data submitted by HCW Agencies in accordance with 651 CMR 16.00. (b) Collect information from ASAPs necessary to identify all HCW Agencies subject to 651 CMR 16.00, notify said HCW Agencies, and coordinate the submission of HCW Data for inclusion in the Registry. (c) Aggregate HCW Data, conduct routine HCW Data matches in an effort to reduce duplicate records, and assign a unique numerical identifier to each HCW. (d) Determine and communicate HCW Data submission schedules to relevant parties, and collect and update HCW Data on a quarterly basis. (e) Provide access to the Registry in accordance with the provisions of 651 CMR 16.00. (2) Notices and Forms. EOEA shall: (a) Create and make available written notices detailing the nature of the Registry and the exemption process. (b) Conduct outreach with relevant community and industry organizations to help inform HCWs about the Registry and their rights and obligations.