The Fairness In Nursing Home Arbitration Act Moves Closer To Becoming Law
The Senate Finance Committee passed the Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act, S. 2838 which notably abolishes mandatory arbitration clauses and establishes a nationwide system of background checks to stop convicted felons from working in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. The bill is now going before the full Senate. The legislation puts in place a system of background checks and encourages federal and state coordination. It will utilize the FBI’s national database and state police records in order to effectively screen potential care-givers for criminal history. The criminal background checks will prevent common incidents involving: sex abuse, physical...
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