Three years ago, New Jersey established a groundbreaking law requiring nursing homes to maintain minimum staffing levels. This week, the Biden Administration has taken a further step by imposing even stricter mandates on nursing home staffing. This move aims to ensure that nursing home residents receive the highest possible quality of care and that their well-being is adequately protected.
The Biden Administration’s new requirements mandate that nursing homes provide a minimum number of nurses and nursing assistants per resident, based on the level of care needed by the residents. The regulations also require nursing homes to develop and implement plans to address staffing shortages and to ensure that residents have access to the care they need, even during emergencies.
The implementation of these stricter staffing mandates is a significant step forward in ensuring the quality of care in nursing homes. By requiring adequate staffing levels, the Biden Administration is helping to ensure that elderly residents receive the attention and care they deserve.
