Letters indicating compliance/non-compliance with State staffing standards during the fourth quarter of 2022 to be posted on the HCS this week.

Figures show an incremental increase in the number of homes meeting State staffing levels.

May 15^th webinar will provide nursing homes an opportunity to learn about and prepare for changes that go into effect in August.

LeadingAge event will help members prepare for changes included in the finalized staffing rule.

Regulations will require 3.48 hours of nursing care per resident day, 24/7 onsite RN.

The proposed federal regulations establishing minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes moved to the final stage in the review process last week, while a bill to block the adoption of the regulations moved through the House Ways and Means Committee.

Based on recent release of federal staffing data, 7 in 10 homes were still not able to meet staffing requirements in Q3 of 2023.

Redetermination and penalty reduction requests must be submitted within 10 business days of notice date.