Bill > S414

This bill aims to ensure quality of care in nursing homes. It has several key provisions: 1. It establishes a minimum of 4.1 hours of nursing care per resident per day, with at least 0.75 hours provided by a registered nurse. Nursing homes must provide adequate staffing to meet the needs of each resident. 2. It requires nursing homes to develop and implement an outbreak response plan to isolate and cohort infected and at-risk patients, notify stakeholders, and implement evidence-based outbreak control measures. Nursing homes must employ infection control experts to help implement these plans. 3. It mandates nursing homes to adopt policies to prevent social isolation of residents, including providing technology and staff support to enable residents to engage in virtual and in-person activities and interactions. 4. It sets minimum standards for the size and layout of resident bedrooms, including minimum floor space, bed spacing, and required furnishings. 5. It establishes a grant program to fund career ladder programs for certified nursing assistants and entry-level workers in nursing homes to improve retention and quality of care.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S414