Vice President Harris announces final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing

The federal government is now mandating minimum staffing levels in nursing homes following the stark realities revealed during the COVID-19 pandemic in poorly staffed facilities. Vice President Kamala Harris announced the rules, requiring a set number of hours staff must spend with residents and a registered nurse available at all times. This initiative, part of President Joe Biden’s plan, is aimed at improving care for the 1.2 million people in nursing homes. Despite pushback from the industry, advocates for the elderly welcome the new rules. The government will introduce the regulations gradually, considering challenges like workforce shortages in rural areas.
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