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S.315: Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 12, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 12, 2021
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- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 12, 2021
Bill Summary
Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act This bill establishes several requirements for Medicare skilled nursing facilities and Medicaid nursing facilities, including with respect to minimum staffing levels, protections for whistleblowers and residents, and training for nurses. Specifically, the bill establishes minimum nurse-resident ratios for day, evening, and night shifts and prohibits facilities from retaliating against residents or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 12, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Feb. 12, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) |