Skilled Nursing News June 4, 2024
Nursing home leaders convened in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to present a unified stance against the federal staffing mandate, which they argue could exacerbate existing challenges in long-term care facilities.
The gathering follows a Congressional Briefing by American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) at the week’s start, and saw key figures from AHCA and LeadingAge, as well as operators, detailing the potential adverse effects of the staffing mandate on the sector.
Mark Parkinson, president and CEO of AHCA, opened the session by expressing the sector’s collective desire to improve staffing, but he also underlined the impracticality of the proposed rule.
“Everyone here wants more staffing in facilities. Members of our associations know it’s beneficial for residents....
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