Bill > HB1357

This bill directs the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) to establish a work group, to be called the Nursing Facility Quality and Operations Commission, to conduct a thorough study of nursing facilities in the Commonwealth. This study will examine the quality of care, resident safety, and how these facilities operate, specifically looking at facilities licensed by the Virginia Department of Health and those participating in Medicaid or Medicare. The commission will investigate various aspects including quality and safety outcomes like preventable harms and infections, staffing levels and stability, complaint and inspection systems, resident rights, care coordination, ownership and operational models, financial and payment policies, emergency preparedness, data reporting and transparency, and any disparities in quality and access. The work group will include a diverse range of stakeholders, such as residents, families, administrators, advocacy groups, healthcare professionals, and regulatory bodies. The findings and recommendations from this study are to be submitted to the Governor and relevant legislative committees by September 15, 2027.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1357