Nursing Home Reform Bill the First Major Industry Reform in Twenty Years
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008.
Bradenton, FL - A bill currently in the Senate Finance Committee will trigger the largest reform of nursing home care in more than 20 years if it becomes law.
Targeted primarily at for-profit homes, the Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act (S2641) would require nursing homes to clearly state ownership, standardize complaint forms, improve reporting on staffing information and replace some self-reported information with that gathered by independent audit. The bill seeks to make it easier for those looking for an appropriate nursing home for themselves or a family member to compare nursing homes.
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