Wednesday, October 22, 2003
Nursing Homes

Rep. Waxman Introduces Nursing Home Staffing Act of 2003

Rep. Waxman and other members introduce the Nursing Home Staffing Act (H.R. 3355) to establish minimum staffing levels for nursing homes. The bill would implement staffing levels identified by HHS and would require that all residents receive at least four hours of nursing care each day.