Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus
07/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/18/2024 08:58
Marcell Applauds the Signing of Legislation to Improve Communication Between Department of Health and Nursing Homes
Jul. 18, 2024
HARRISBURG - A bipartisan effort led by state Reps. Melissa Shusterman (D-Chester) and Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) has resulted in Gov. Josh Shapiro signing House Bill 1853 into law today.
This new law, Act 75 of 2024, mandates annual meetings between the Department of Health's nursing care field officers and staff from licensed nursing facilities to discuss survey results, patterns, trends and best practices to improve quality care across the Commonwealth.
"Through yesterday's action, we are helping to support a more transparent, effective relationship that helps to protect the lives of our most vulnerable citizens," Marcell said. "By fostering collaboration between the Department of Health and our nursing homes, we are supporting a more transparent, effective relationship that prioritizes the well-being of over 60,000 Pennsylvania residents."
"To promote quality health, we must promote community collaboration for the care of our most vulnerable loved ones and neighbors," said Tim Ward, director of Advocacy and Government Relations for the Pennsylvania Health Care Association. "House Bill 1853 is now law thanks to the leadership of Reps. Kristin Marcell and Melissa Shusterman. With this law, newly required collaboration between nursing home providers and state surveyors will help us forge a better partnership to enhance care outcomes. It takes a community to care for our state's elderly and adults with disabilities -- and that community extends beyond the walls of a nursing facility."
With the enactment of Act 75 of 2024, Pennsylvania reaffirms its commitment to improving the quality of care in nursing homes and ensuring the health and safety of its senior residents.
Representative Kristin Marcell
178th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Media Contact: Will Patterson
267-688-2590
[email protected]
RepMarcell.com / Facebook.com/RepMarcell
This new law, Act 75 of 2024, mandates annual meetings between the Department of Health's nursing care field officers and staff from licensed nursing facilities to discuss survey results, patterns, trends and best practices to improve quality care across the Commonwealth.
"Through yesterday's action, we are helping to support a more transparent, effective relationship that helps to protect the lives of our most vulnerable citizens," Marcell said. "By fostering collaboration between the Department of Health and our nursing homes, we are supporting a more transparent, effective relationship that prioritizes the well-being of over 60,000 Pennsylvania residents."
"To promote quality health, we must promote community collaboration for the care of our most vulnerable loved ones and neighbors," said Tim Ward, director of Advocacy and Government Relations for the Pennsylvania Health Care Association. "House Bill 1853 is now law thanks to the leadership of Reps. Kristin Marcell and Melissa Shusterman. With this law, newly required collaboration between nursing home providers and state surveyors will help us forge a better partnership to enhance care outcomes. It takes a community to care for our state's elderly and adults with disabilities -- and that community extends beyond the walls of a nursing facility."
With the enactment of Act 75 of 2024, Pennsylvania reaffirms its commitment to improving the quality of care in nursing homes and ensuring the health and safety of its senior residents.
Representative Kristin Marcell
178th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Media Contact: Will Patterson
267-688-2590
[email protected]
RepMarcell.com / Facebook.com/RepMarcell
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