May 29th, 2024 by WCBC Radio
Staffing regulations for nursing homes set by the Biden Administration mean that some facilities will have to staff up or downsize to meet the new requirements. New rules stipulate how much care time per day should be given to each resident by a registered nurse and by nurse aides. Vice President Kamala Harris says the requirements mean better patient care…
Egle Nursing in Lonaconing already meets the new standards, but Administrator Jeff Metz says he is aware of at least one lawsuit filed by the American Healthcare Association saying the government exceeds statutory authority and creates impossible-to-meet standards with the mandate and that the effort may be politically motivated…
