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    Too often residents' rights are being violated and residents' needs are not being met. Learn how to advocate for yourself or your family member.

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    While medicine is important for healthcare, in some cases it can cause more harm than good.

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Consumer Voice Files Amicus Briefs in Support of Minimum Staffing Rule in Nursing Homes December 05, 2024

Over the past two weeks, Consumer Voice, along with several other nursing home resident and worker advocacy groups, filed amicus briefs in support of the recently finalized minimum staffing rule, in two different lawsuits.

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Study Shows Mortality Rate for Nursing Home Residents Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels Through 2023 November 25, 2024

A recent article in the Heath Affairs Scholar found that mortality rates among nursing home residents remained above pre-pandemic levels through the end of 2023.

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Keeping Safe: A CDC Update on Respiratory Season for Nursing Homes November 19, 2024

Listen to a new episode of the Pursuing Quality Long-Term Care podcast on the latest CDC guidance on respiratory illnesses for nursing home residents.

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Sign the Petition to Support the Essential Caregivers Act November 26, 2024

The Essential Caregivers Act of 2024 ensures residents in long-term care facilities can designate at least one essential caregiver with guaranteed visitation rights, even during emergencies.

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Urge Congress to keep the minimum staffing standard for nursing homes! May 31, 2024

Stand with nursing home residents and workers and tell your members of Congress to reject any efforts to prevent the implementation of the minimum staffing rule in nursing homes.

Take Action
Urge your Members of Congress to Oppose H.R. 468 and H.R. 3227 May 22, 2024

Contact your members of Congress to urge them to oppose bills that would significantly weaken training requirements for nurse aides in nursing homes.

Take Action
Tell Your Member of Congress to Hold Nursing Homes Accountable July 12, 2022

Have you taken all three of our recent actions? 1) Schedule a Visit; 2) Send a Message; 3) Make a Phone Call

Action Update
CALLING ALL ADVOCATES - ACTION NEEDED NOW November 05, 2021

A provision to require at least one registered nurse 24 hours a day has been added to the four critical provisions included in the most recent version of the Build Back Better Act.  Contact your members of Congress to ensure all provisions will be included.

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Your Advocacy Is Working! However, Nursing Home Residents Still Need Your Help October 29, 2021

Congress has heard your voice! Important nursing home provisions were included in the most recent version of the Build Back Better Act.  However, the inclusion of the provisions in the final bill is not ensured.

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