Lexology September 6, 2023
On September 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), via the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), issued a proposed rule outlining extensive staffing requirements for nursing homes, including enhanced facility assessment requirements and Medicaid payment transparency. One of the most significant proposed requirements is the implementation of new national minimum staffing standards. Under the proposed rule, nursing homes would need to provide:
- A Registered Nurse (RN) onsite 24/7;
- A minimum of 0.55 hours per resident day (HPRD) for RNs; and
- A minimum of 2.45 HPRD for nurse aides.
The proposed rule stems from the president’s focus on improving the safety and quality of care in nursing homes across the U.S. as outlined...
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