Grassroots Update: Protect Your Facility from the CMS Staffing Minimum

Eric Negomir, WHCA Government Relations Manager

This Halloween isn’t just fun and games – there’s a real monster snooping around your facility’s door.

CMS’ proposed minimum staffing mandate threatens your ability to care for residents and disregards foundational qualities that make Washington’s long term care system one of the nation’s best. You can stop this ill-considered rule from wreaking havoc – but you only have until November 6 to do it.

Check out this handy guide to help your staff, residents, and families understand this issue – then submit your comment and encourage them to do the same.

Stay tuned for more updates!