Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act
Warner and Scott Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Nursing Home Training and Background Checks
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Finance for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has strong bipartisan support from both parties in the Senate, which is rare. However, it still needs to pass through committees and both chambers during a busy session.
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Medicare beneficiaries in skilled nursing facilities benefit from improved background check capabilities for staff, which could reduce the risk of hiring workers with histories of misconduct. At the same time, allowing more facilities to maintain on-site training programs may help address staffing shortages that directly affect the quality and availability of care for seniors in these facilities.
“providers of services (as defined in section 1861(u)), suppliers (as defined in section 1861(d)), and providers of items or services under a State plan under this title (or a waiver of such a plan)”
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act
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