The Covid-19 pandemic led to over 172,000 deaths in nursing homes and sparked a reform requiring minimum nurse staffing. The nursing home industry is pressuring to overturn this regulation under the Trump administration, fearing the cost and staffing shortages. Advocates worry about the impact on resident care and quality. The Biden administration planned to invest in recruiting and training workers to meet staffing requirements. Financial transparency issues in the industry raise concerns about profits being diverted from resident care. The debate highlights the challenges faced by nursing homes, both financially and in terms of staffing shortages.
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Nursing Home Industry Wants Trump To Rescind Staffing Mandate
