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Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act

Introduced: February 12, 2021 Introduced by: Blumenthal, Richard Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb 12, 2021
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Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act

This bill establishes several requirements for Medicare skilled nursing facilities and Medicaid nursing facilities, including with respect to minimum staffing levels, protections for whistleblowers and residents, and training for nurses.

Specifically, the bill establishes minimum nurse-resident ratios for day, evening, and night shifts and prohibits facilities from retaliating against residents or staff who file complaints or cooperate in investigations; violators are subject to civil penalties. Facilities must also train nurses on their emergency procedures and on residents' rights.

The bill also requires specific consent procedures in relation to the administration of certain psychotropic drugs and prohibits the use of pre-dispute arbitration agreements in such facilities.

What's happening now February 12, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 598 Related bill Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents and Workers During COVID–19 and Beyond Act
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Feb 12, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 315: Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-315/
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"S. 315: Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-315/.
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S. 315, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-315/.
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