Nursing Home Staffing and Tort Immunity

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About The Study: In this cohort study of U.S. nursing homes, the introduction of immunity was associated with decreased overall nursing home staffing and staff per resident time. Registered nurse and licensed practical nurse to patient time was not statistically different. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many states adopted immunity from tort liability for harms to nursing home residents.

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