This bill establishes minimum staffing standards for nursing homes to ensure adequate care for residents. It amends RSA 151:9, I by adding a new subparagraph (q) that specifies the required staffing levels for nursing homes licensed under this chapter. The new standards mandate that each nursing home must have at least one registered nurse (RN) available 24 hours a day, a minimum of 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, 0.55 licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day, and a total of 4.1 nursing hours per resident per day.

The bill aims to enhance the quality of care in nursing homes by setting these minimum staffing requirements. It will take effect 60 days after its passage, ensuring that nursing homes have adequate time to comply with the new regulations. No deletions from current law are noted in the text provided.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 151:9
HB1179 text: 151:9