Rep. Doggett Introduces Bill Requiring Nursing Homes to Provide 4.1 Hours of Care Per Resident Daily
The Safe Staffing Saves Lives Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to two House committees for review and is not yet scheduled for a vote. The bill is actively moving through the initial steps of consideration.
While the bill addresses a major public concern, it faces strong opposition from nursing home owners who say they cannot find enough workers or afford the higher costs.
Many nursing homes, especially smaller and rural facilities, are run as small businesses. Meeting the 4.1 hours-per-resident-per-day minimum and maintaining 24/7 RN coverage would significantly increase labor costs. Facilities that cannot meet the requirements face loss of Medicare and Medicaid payments, which for many small nursing homes represents the overwhelming majority of their revenue. The waiver process offers temporary relief but is limited to 180 days and a maximum of 2 consecutive waivers.
“A skilled nursing facility may not receive more than 2 consecutive waivers under this clause.”
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Safe Staffing Saves Lives Act
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