Bill 118 hr 9173, also known as the Long Term Care Stabilization Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the challenges facing the long-term care industry. The bill seeks to provide support and stability to long-term care facilities, which have been particularly hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to assist long-term care facilities in implementing infection control measures and improving their overall quality of care. This program would provide funding to facilities to help them purchase personal protective equipment, hire additional staff, and make necessary infrastructure improvements.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the long-term care industry. It requires facilities to report data on COVID-19 cases and deaths to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as to residents and their families. The bill also calls for increased oversight of long-term care facilities to ensure they are providing high-quality care to their residents.
Overall, the Long Term Care Stabilization Act aims to support the long-term care industry in weathering the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. By providing funding for infection control measures, increasing transparency, and improving oversight, the bill seeks to ensure that long-term care facilities are able to provide safe and high-quality care to their residents.