Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities; Nursing Services; Posting of Nurse Staffing Information
medicare · Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services · Rule · Published 2004-02-27 · 69 FR 9282
Document
Document number
04-3732
Federal Register citation
69 FR 9282
CFR reference
42 CFR 483
Type
Rule
Action
Proposed rule.
Category
medicare
Sub-agency
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Publication date
2004-02-27
HHS docket
CMS-3121-P
Abstract
This proposed rule would establish a new data collection and recordkeeping requirement for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and nursing facilities (NFs). We are proposing that SNFs and NFs complete a CMS-specified form at the end of each shift, on a daily basis, to post the full-time equivalents (FTEs) of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, licensed vocational nurses, and certified nurse aides who are directly responsible for resident care. We also propose that SNFs and NFs use this form to capture and display daily resident census information. These facilities would also be required to make this information available to the public upon request.