AHCA/NCAL

The federal staffing mandate for nursing homes proposed by the Biden Administration is facing mounting opposition from prominent Democratic voices.

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AHCA/NCAL submitted their final comments today to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the proposed federal staffing mandate for nursing homes.

Within long term care, where meticulous recording and documentation are routine practices, the analysis of both resident and employee events takes a central role.

CMS recently published its contract year 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D proposed rule.

Facility assessments are mentioned more than 100 times in the CMS State Operations Manual and F838 – Facility Assessment – specifically outlines facility assessment requirements.