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Federal and state governments should monitor compliance with the Nursing Home Reform Act and other laws and regulations affecting nursing facilities.
States should require that all beds in a nursing facility be certified for Medicaid and Medicare as a condition for the facility’s participation in Medicaid.
States should require adequate numbers of appropriately trained staff to ensure a high quality of care.
Quality measures: Participant preferences and satisfaction should be used as key quality measures.
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Protections for Workers">Protections for Workers
- Protections for Workers">Protections for Workers
A variety of government policies and employer practices safeguard the rights of workers to fair treatment, safety in the workplace, and a measure of financial security.
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Wage Standards and Fair Employment Practices">Wage Standards and Fair Employment Practices
- Wage Standards and Fair Employment Practices">Wage Standards and Fair Employment Practices
All levels of government have developed standards and guidance to ensure fair employment practices. They address wages, working conditions, and other aspects of work.
Policymakers and the private sector should work to eliminate barriers to women’s employment. They should ensure equality in employment opportunities, pay, and benefits.
Federal, state, and local laws should strengthen protections for workers in terms of wages, hours, safety, and other features of employment.
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Unemployment Insurance and Workers’ Compensation">Unemployment Insurance and Workers’ Compensation
- Unemployment Insurance and Workers’ Compensation">Unemployment Insurance and Workers’ Compensation
In addition to Social Security and Medicare, employers are required to participate in two forms of insurance to protect their workers. One is the joint federal-state unemployment insurance system.