The bill proposes the establishment of the Rhode Island Nursing Home Workforce Standards Advisory Board, which is to be overseen by the Department of Labor and Training. The General Assembly has recognized the importance of quality care in nursing homes and the direct relationship between workforce quality and care quality. The bill emphasizes the need for empirical data in setting standards, the necessity of consistent operational standards, addressing wage disparities, and promoting cooperative dynamics between nursing home operators and employees. The proposed board will consist of thirteen members, including representatives from nursing home employers, workers, community organizations, and various government officials.

The board's responsibilities include advising the General Assembly and the Department of Labor and Training on market conditions, wages, benefits, and working conditions in the nursing home industry. It will also recommend minimum statewide compensation and working standards for nursing home workers, propose minimum standards for worker training programs, and assist in ensuring employer compliance with recommended standards. The bill mandates the sharing of data related to nursing home operations to the board by relevant departments, within the bounds of state and federal law. The act is set to take effect upon passage and will sunset on July 1, 2027.