Article: Nursing homes must meet state, federal guidelines

J.S. McTyre, Robert E.; Banks
Michigan Chronicle
06-07-1994
Nursing homes must meet state, federal guidelines.

Most nursing home residents require some help with basic needs such as bathing, dressing, feeding and toileting. A nursing home must identify each resident's needs and establish a care plan to meet those needs.

The federal and Michigan Nursing Home Reform acts and regulations set daily care requirements for nursing homes. Michigan law applies to all Michigan nursing homes. Federal law only applies to Medicare or Medicaid-approved nursing homes. Almost all Michigan nursing homes are Medicare or Medicaid-approved.

Federal law contains four key standards for nursing home care:

The ...

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