Why the debate over proposed nursing home staff minimums is particularly unproductive

(By David C. Grabowski and David G. Stevenson for STAT)

The Biden administration’s proposed minimum staffing standard is likely the most important nursing home reform measure in decades. If finalized, the rule would establish detailed federal nursing home staffing standards for the first time, requiring facilities to always have a registered nurse onsite and to meet explicit levels for RN and nurse aide staffing. Continue reading here…

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