Should laws governing nursing homes be changed?

US Answer Which laws? Changed how? Should we have stricter regulation, or looser regulation? Do you know why there are so many, and such strict, regulations on SNFs? read more

What you're responsible for while you're in the nursing home; This must be done before or at the time you're admitted, as well as during your stay. You must acknowledge in writing that you got this information. At a minimum, federal law states that a nursing home must protect and promote the rights of each resident. read more

Then most State has their own Nursing home regulations to follow normally tightening the federal laws trying to ensure the safety of the residents is priority. You would think this would stop people from not giving medications to residents as required. read more