Senate Bill 2943
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Nov 21, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2943
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2019
This bill establishes several requirements for Medicare skilled nursing facilities and Medicaid nursing facilities with respect to minimum staffing levels, training for nurses, and protections for whistleblowers and residents. The bill also requires specific consent procedures in relation to the administration of certain psychotropic drugs and prohibits the use of pre-dispute arbitration agreements in such facilities.
November 21, 2019
11/21/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
11/21/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:46:10 AM