New York State Legislature Enacts Nursing Home Clinical Staffing Bill

The New York State Legislature has passed a bill mandating that nursing homes meet clinical staffing levels in their facilities. It has not yet been signed into law by Governor Cuomo. The bill, A7119, specifically requires that the State Health Department establish regulations regarding nursing home staffing levels. Compliance would be determined by the Department on a quarterly basis using the staffing documents that the federal government requires nursing homes to submit......
By: Harris Beach PLLC

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