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November 19, 2024
In this Issue:
- CMS Issues Guidance to State Surveyors Enforcing Nursing Home Regulations
- HHS Asks Court to Throw Out Lawsuit Opposing Staffing Rule
- Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month
- Seeking Graduate/Law Student Interns for Spring 2025
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CMS Issues Guidance to State Surveyors Enforcing Nursing Home Regulations
On November 18, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated guidance to state surveyors charged with enforcing federal nursing home regulations. The wide-ranging new guidance offers updates on:
- Unnecessary use of psychotropic medications
- Resident admission, transfer, and discharge rights.
- Resident assessments
- Infection control
- Additional areas
In the coming days, Consumer Voice will have a detailed summary of the new changes. Stay tuned!
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HHS Asks Court to Throw Out Lawsuit Opposing Staffing Rule
Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requested a federal court in Texas throw out a lawsuit opposing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service's (CMS) minimum staffing rule in nursing homes. In the request, HHS argued that Congress had granted the department "expansive authority" to regulate nursing homes that treat residents covered by Medicare and Medicaid. HHS also pointed out that CMS regulations include other staff requirements for nursing homes like those for infection preventionists and nutritionists. In addition, HHS argued that the Supreme Court ruled on the breadth of CMS' statutory authority when it upheld its COVID-19 healthcare worker vaccination rule. HHS' request comes in response to a lawsuit filed in October by the American Health Care Association, LeadingAge, and several other plaintiffs opposing the staffing rule.
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Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month
November is National American Indian Heritage Month. American Indian and Alaska Native communities experience significant systemic barriers to accessing health and social supports. Important resources regarding these issues:
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Seeking Graduate/Law Student Interns for Spring 2025
Consumer Voice is seeking applicants for our Public Policy Internship for the Spring 2025. This is a dynamic and exciting internship opportunity where students will get hands on policy and advocacy experience with a well-established non-profit. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a non-profit organization, engage in grassroots advocacy, and gain valuable member development and fundraising skills.
The position will be performed remotely and requires a time commitment of 20 hours per week. Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate or law degree program and have exceptional writing and computer skills, research knowledge, and willingness to work on a wide range of projects.
Find more information and how to apply on our website. Please share with any individuals who may be interested.
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