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Improving Veterans' Care: New Requirements and Financial Support

This act introduces new rules for veterans' homes that receive government financial support. The goal is to improve management quality and enhance health safety, especially concerning infection prevention. Citizens can expect better care for their veteran loved ones.
Key points
Veterans' homes must have a governing body and a licensed administrator to ensure better management.
A requirement to employ infection preventionists is introduced, enhancing residents' health safety.
The government will financially support veterans' homes in hiring these specialists, covering up to 50% of their salaries.
Veterans' homes will be required to submit annual emergency plans for public health emergencies or disasters.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3004
Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
Process start date: 2021-10-19