Healthcare DIVE July 29, 2024
Lawmakers must uphold minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes to ensure quality care for the elderly, argues one legal expert.
In April, the Biden administration unveiled a set of regulations to establish minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes nationwide. Under these new guidelines, nursing facilities must maintain staffing levels of 3.48 nursing hours per patient per day, including 0.55 registered nursing hours per patient per day and 2.45 nurse assistant hours per patient per day.
The introduction of these regulations is a significant stride in the right direction. In fact, these minimum requirements should serve as a baseline, rather than a ceiling, for staffing levels in nursing homes. Each resident’s needs are unique, and staffing must be tailored to...
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