Monthly Archives: April 2024

The Federal Nursing Home Staffing Standard

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On April 22, 2024, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its final rule mandating minimum nurse staffing in every nursing home that accepts Medicaid and/or Medicare funds. This includes virtually all U.S. nursing homes.

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Senior Care Policy Briefing: Nationally High Death Rates

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The Senior Care Policy Briefing covers important long-term care issues by highlighting policy updates, news reports, and academic research.

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LTCCC Alert: New Federal Reports Raise Alarms About Fundamental Nursing Home Resident Rights

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April 4, 2024 – The inappropriate transfer or discharge of nursing home residents has been a longstanding concern for residents, their families, and policymakers. Far too often, residents are pushed out of their nursing home – which is their home – for inappropriate and illegal reasons. This can […]

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