HHS Proposes Minimum Staffing Standards to Enhance Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes
Last week CMS issued a proposed rule that seeks to set up comprehensive staffing requirements for nursing homes including national minimum nurse staffing standards.
Under CMS’s proposal, nursing homes taking part in Medicare and Medicaid would have to meet specific nurse staffing levels that promote safe, high-quality care for residents.
CMS also proposes to require states to collect and report on compensation for workers as a percentage of Medicaid payments for those working in nursing homes and intermediate care facilities
CMS estimates approximately three quarters (75%) of nursing homes would have to strengthen staffing in their facilities.
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