Nurses Belong in Nursing Homes Act establishes minimum nurse staffing hours per resident day and requires 24-hour use of registered professional.
The Nurses Belong in Nursing Homes Act amends the Social Security Act to establish minimum nurse staffing hours per resident day and requires 24-hour use of registered professional nurses in nursing homes. It mandates that skilled nursing facilities provide nursing care by a combination of registered professional nurses, licensed practical nurses, or certified nursing assistants, with a minimum of 3.48 hours per resident day. The Act also prohibits states from using civil money penalty amounts to reimburse costs for nurse aide training and competency programs.
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