Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in Kenosha on Aug. 3, 2023. PC: Fox 11 Online
LA CROSSE, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — The Biden administration announces new minimum staffing levels for federally funded nursing homes.
Vice President Kamala Harris in La Crosse on Monday said:
“75% of those nursing homes are understaffed,” said Vice President Kamala Harris. “That means that there may be no one available to help them out of bed. It means there may be no one available when they fall.”
The new rules require 80% of federal funds that care facilities receive go towards worker pay, and companies will have to report where that money is being spent.
Harris says this will mean more staff, less burnout among staff, and better peace of mind for those with loved ones in a nursing home.
Up until now, staffing levels have been determined by the states.
The La Crosse stop on Monday was Harris’ third trip to Wisconsin this year.
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