Nursing Home Pandemic Protection Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T13:34:07Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9166 Nursing Home Pandemic Protection Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 1:34 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9166

Bill 117 HR 9166, also known as the Nursing Home Pandemic Protection Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at improving the safety and well-being of residents in nursing homes during public health emergencies, such as pandemics.

The bill includes several key provisions, including requiring nursing homes to develop and implement comprehensive infection control and prevention plans, as well as ensuring that they have an adequate supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff and residents.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased testing and monitoring of residents and staff for infectious diseases, as well as establishing protocols for isolating and treating individuals who test positive. Furthermore, the bill seeks to improve communication between nursing homes, public health agencies, and families of residents during emergencies, in order to ensure that accurate information is shared in a timely manner. Overall, the Nursing Home Pandemic Protection Act aims to strengthen the preparedness and response capabilities of nursing homes in the face of public health crises, in order to better protect the health and safety of vulnerable residents.

Congressional Summary of HR 9166

Nursing Home Pandemic Protection Act

This bill establishes several requirements for skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities to address the outbreak of COVID-19. Specifically, the bill requires these facilities to establish crisis plans and to maintain at least a 30-day supply of personal protective equipment to respond to the outbreak.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9166

Bill HR 9166 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 11, 2022. Bill HR 9166 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on October 11, 2022. Bill HR 9166's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of October 12, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9166

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9166

Nursing Home Pandemic Protection Act

To establish requirements for skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities to manage the outbreak of COVID-19, and for other purposes.