An Act to address conflicts of interest in the use of temporary nursing agencies at skilled nursing facilities
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to regulate the use of temporary nursing agencies in skilled nursing facilities to address potential conflicts of interest. It seeks to ensure that these facilities prioritize resident care and maintain adequate staffing levels. The legislation focuses on transparency and accountability regarding the hiring and management of temporary nursing staff. Ultimately, the goal is to improve the quality of care provided to residents in these facilities.
Key provisions
- Requires skilled nursing facilities to disclose the use of temporary nursing agencies to residents and their families.
- Establishes guidelines for the hiring and supervision of temporary nursing staff.
- Mandates that facilities prioritize the use of permanent nursing staff whenever possible.
- Requires facilities to maintain records of temporary nursing agency usage.
- Addresses potential conflicts of interest related to payments to temporary nursing agencies.
- Promotes transparency in the use of temporary staffing.
- Requires facilities to report data on temporary staffing to the Department of Public Health.
- Focuses on ensuring adequate staffing levels to meet resident needs.
Who is affected
- Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Residents of Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Nursing Agency Providers
- Nursing Staff (Permanent and Temporary)
- Families of Residents
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Christopher J. Worrell
Danillo A. Sena
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