March 11, 2022
Providers
  • A CMS official said the agency is on a “full-court sprint” to establish new safety standards and regulations for nursing homes, with plans to launch minimum staffing requirements within a year. While there’s no set timeline yet for CMS’ plans to improve nursing home conditions, another official told industry representatives that the agency will prioritize “swift action in the short term” while it identifies longer-term goals. (Article here)