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  Washington, DC 20036
  (P) 202.332.2275
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Staffing Issues

Staffing Issues

Nursing Home Staffing Issues

New Nurse Staffing Posting Requirement for Nursing Homes. CMS will send letter to administrators for implementation January 1, 2003. See NCCNHR press release.

Congressional Press Conference & Briefing on Staffing, May 9, 2002. Staffing petitions delivered. See summary of Capitol Hill event.

Government Study Provides "Compelling Evidence" for Nurse Staffing Standards in Nursing Homes. Read an update and link to the report on the NCCNHR website.

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