An Act to improve long-term care staffing and dignity for caregivers

Summary

The bill creates grant programs for nursing‑facility supervisors and entry‑level care workers, reimburses CNA training costs, and offers a refundable tax credit to family caregivers. It also sets new staffing minimums, requires workforce planning committees in skilled nursing facilities, and mandates emergency pay, infection‑control training, PPE access and abuse‑prevention standards for home‑care workers. The goal is to improve staff satisfaction, retain workers, and protect both caregivers and residents.

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