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Better Care for Seniors: Changes in Nursing Homes

This law aims to improve the quality of care in nursing homes for seniors. It makes changes to staff training rules and allows facilities to check employee backgrounds to ensure a safer environment.
Key points
Nursing homes with significant penalties for poor care may lose the right to run their own nurse aide training programs for up to 2 years.
Care facilities will be able to check employee backgrounds in a national database, aiming to increase patient safety.
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Print number: 117_S_4381
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Process start date: 2022-06-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4381.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Nursing homes with significant penalties for poor care may lose the right to run their own nurse aide training programs for up to 2 years.
  • Care facilities will be able to check employee backgrounds in a national database, aiming to increase patient safety.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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