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Introduced
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
In Committee
05/11/2021
05/11/2021
Crossed Over
05/25/2021
05/25/2021
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/27/2021
05/27/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A N A C T RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- NURSING HOME STAFFING AND QUALITY CARE ACT *** This act would mandate minimum staffing levels and standards for quality care for nursing 1 homes and their residents with violations subject to monetary penalties, provide for enhanced 2 training to provide care for residents with increased cognitive impairments, provide a three-year 3 base rate staffing adjustment, and provide wage increases subject to the rate of inflation. 4 This act would take effect upon passage. 5 ======== LC000362/SUB A ========
AI Summary
This bill mandates minimum staffing levels and standards for quality care in nursing homes, with violations subject to monetary penalties. It requires a registered nurse to be on the premises 24 hours a day and sets minimum hours of direct nursing care per resident per day, including specific requirements for certified nurse assistants. The bill also establishes a compliance determination system, imposes monetary penalties for noncompliance, and requires nursing homes to post staffing information publicly. Additionally, it provides for enhanced training for direct care and support staff and includes a base rate staffing adjustment in Medicaid reimbursement rates for nursing homes.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
John Burke (D)*,
Sandra Cano (D)*,
Cynthia Coyne (D)*,
Dawn Euer (D)*,
Walter Felag (D)*,
Hanna Gallo (D)*,
Maryellen Goodwin (D)*,
Val Lawson (D)*,
Michael McCaffrey (D)*,
Dominick Ruggerio (D)*,
Last Action
Signed by Governor (on 05/27/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText21/SenateText21/S0002.pdf |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText21/SenateText21/S0002A.pdf |
| BillText | http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/BillText21/SenateText21/S0002A.pdf |
| BillText | http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/BillText21/SenateText21/S0002.pdf |
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