Sign Up to Receive PHI Alerts

Collapse Navigation Expand Navigation Search
THE NATIONAL DIRECT CARE WORKFORCE RESOURCE CENTERTHE NATIONAL DIRECT CARE WORKFORCE RESOURCE CENTER
Policy ResearchReports & Multimedia

Federal requirements for nursing homes to include certified nursing assistants in resident care planning and interdisciplinary teams: A policy analysis

Journal Article Person-Centered Care
February 13, 2021

Starting in 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) transition certain nursing home regulations. As Phase II of this transition, certified nursing assistants were newly required to be included in the interdisciplinary care team. However, facilities have been provided with insufficient guidance on how to accomplish this.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0029655421000075

Key Takeaways

CMS began a three-phase transition to nursing home regulation in 2016.
Phase II of the transition requires nursing homes to include CNAs as part of the interdisciplinary care team.
Nursing homes have been provided with insufficient guidance on how to incorporate CNAs in the care team.
 
Share This Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share by email

Caring for the Future

Our new policy report takes an extensive look at today's direct care workforce—in five installments.
Learn MoreLearn More

Workforce Data Center

From wages to employment statistics, find the latest data on the direct care workforce.
Visit The Data CenterVisit The Data Center

Support PHI's Work

A tax-deductible gift ensures everyone can access paid care to support their loved ones.

Sign Up to Receive PHI Alerts

Stay informed on the latest direct care news and updates from PHI.
Sign UpSign Up
261 Madison Avenue, Suite 913, New York, NY 10016|tel: (718) 402-7766

Search The Site

Close
More Options
Submit Clear All