On February 12, 2026, a bill was introduced by congress that if passed will mandate staffing levels like that of CMS’ recent but failed staffing mandate attempt. The Nurses Belong in Nursing Homes Act would require: A RN to be in a facility 24/7. An initial federal minimum staffing standard of 3.48 hrs./ppd of RNs/LPNs/CNAs…… Continue reading New Staffing Mandate Bill Introduced, PBJ Data Spec Update, and Five-Star Preview Reports Available