Biden to launch overhaul of nursing home standards, safety

[ASFN Admin]

President Joe Biden will launch a major overhaul of nursing homes standards in his State of the Union speech, White House officials said Monday, outlining a series of measures long sought by advocates and opposed by the industry. Taken together, the measures would raise the bar on quality, increase government oversight, and continue efforts to keep COVID-19 out of nursing homes. The cornerstone of Biden's plan is a new requirement for minimum staffing standards for nursing homes.

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