Overview

• The Biden administration has introduced first-ever federal minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes, requiring at least 3.48 hours of care per resident per day.
• The rules also mandate that a registered nurse be on-site 24 hours a day at every skilled nursing facility.
• Industry representatives argue the new mandates are unworkable due to a national shortage of nurses, predicting significant challenges in meeting these standards.
• The regulations will phase in gradually, with provisions for rural facilities and those facing severe staffing shortages.
• Critics from the nursing home industry warn that the new rules could lead to facility closures and increased operational costs.