By Office of Senator Deb Fischer of Nebraska
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) criticized a recent rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that mandates new minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities.
Senator Fischer argued that the rule could force many nursing facilities around the country to close, which would especially devastate rural communities. According to CMS, 75% of nursing homes nationwide would need to increase staffing levels to comply with the proposed standards — even as long-term care facilities face historic staffing shortages.
During her remarks, Senator Fischer announced her intent to introduce legislation preventing these standards from going into effect and establishing an advisory panel on the nursing home workforce.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) criticized a recent rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that mandates new minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities.
Senator Fischer argued that the rule could force many nursing facilities around the country to close, which would especially devastate rural communities. According to CMS, 75% of nursing homes nationwide would need to increase staffing levels to comply with the proposed standards — even as long-term care facilities face historic staffing shortages.
During her remarks, Senator Fischer announced her intent to introduce legislation preventing these standards from going into effect and establishing an advisory panel on the nursing home workforce.
Click here to download video of Fischer's remarks