New York Personal Injury Attorneys BlogHouse Committee Advances Bill to Block Nursing Home Staffing Standards
As a lawyers specializing in nursing home abuse cases, we have seen firsthand the devastating impact of understaffing in skilled nursing facilities. It’s a crisis that affects not only the residents but also their families who trust these facilities to provide quality care. Therefore, when the House Ways and Means Committee voted to bar the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) from finalizing staffing minimums, it sent shockwaves through the advocacy community.
President Joe Biden’s proposed staffing standards, announced during the 2022 State of the Union, were a beacon of hope for many vulnerable seniors and their loved ones. The plan aimed to ensure that nursing homes provide a minimum of three hours of care per resident per day, with a significant portion of that time coming from registered nurses. Additionally, it mandated that at least one registered nurse be on duty at all times.
However, the road to implementing these crucial standards has been riddled with obstacles. Opponents argue that requiring nursing homes to increase staffing levels amidst nationwide shortages would lead to closures and limited care options, particularly in rural areas. But what about the residents who rely on these facilities for their daily needs?
