Blocking Federal Nursing Home Staffing Mandates and Creating Workforce Advisory Panel.
This bill aims to stop a proposed federal rule setting minimum staffing levels for nursing homes, based on concerns that the mandate would force facilities, especially in rural areas, to close, threatening seniors' access to care. It simultaneously establishes an expert panel to study the long-term care workforce crisis and recommend sustainable solutions.
Key points
Prohibits the implementation of the proposed federal rule requiring minimum staffing standards in nursing facilities to prevent widespread closures and resident displacement.
Establishes a 17-member Advisory Panel on the Nursing Home Workforce, including nurses, doctors, and administrators, to address severe staff shortages.
The Panel must analyze workforce shortages, particularly in rural areas, and recommend ways to reduce regulatory burdens and invest in professional training.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3410
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Process start date: 2023-12-05