Nursing Home Workforce Support and Expansion Act of 2021

Nursing Home Workforce Support and Expansion Act of 2021

This bill provides funding through FY2025 and otherwise revises a grant program for states and Indian tribes to support workers in nursing facilities, home health agencies, and related settings. Grant recipients must use funds to provide eligible workers with wage subsidies, educational assistance, and access to affordable child care and transportation.

Bill 117 HR 5094, also known as the Nursing Home Workforce Support and Expansion Act of 2021, aims to address the critical shortage of workers in nursing homes across the United States. The bill proposes several measures to support and expand the workforce in these facilities.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to provide funding for training and education programs for nursing home workers. This would help to ensure that workers have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care to residents.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to increase wages for nursing home workers, in order to attract and retain more workers in the industry. This would help to address the high turnover rates that many nursing homes currently face. The bill also seeks to improve working conditions for nursing home workers, by requiring facilities to adhere to certain staffing ratios and provide adequate resources for workers to do their jobs effectively. Overall, the Nursing Home Workforce Support and Expansion Act of 2021 aims to improve the quality of care in nursing homes by addressing the workforce shortage and ensuring that workers are well-trained, fairly compensated, and supported in their roles.