A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to update the life safety requirements applicable to nursing homes under such title and under title XIX of such Act.

Summary

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require a skilled nursing facility to meet such provisions applicable to nursing homes, of the edition or editions of the Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Association, as are specified in regulations by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Directs the Secretary to utilize those provisions specified to establish life safety standards for any health care facility for which he or she has the responsibility of establishing safety standards.

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Timeline

1. 4 June 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 4 June 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 4 June 1979

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Sponsors

• Rep. Cohen, William S. [R-ME-2] · R · Sponsor
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