Skilled Nursing News April 30, 2024
A national nursing home staffing campaign is in development to aid operators in meeting the federal minimum staffing mandate, and the sector will hear more about the campaign this summer.
Dr. Dora Hughes, acting CMS Chief Medical Officer and acting director, Center for Clinical Standards and Quality, mentioned the campaign at the end of a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) stakeholder call on Tuesday, just one week after the rule was finalized.
Hughes told stakeholders that the finalized rule is “balanced and achievable,” while also acknowledging that some facilities may face unique challenges in rural areas.
Hughes’ views on the finalized mandate are in stark contrast to those shared by the nursing home industry, with LeadingAge and the...
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