To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act with respect to the qualification of the director of food services of a Medicare skilled nursing facility or a Medicaid nursing facility.
Latest action · Sep 26, 2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 26, 2008
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Amends titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require the full-time director of food services at a Medicare skilled nursing facility (SNF) or a Medicaid nursing facility, if not a qualified dietitian, to be a Certified Dietary Manager meeting the requirements of the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers or have equivalent military or academic qualifications.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 26, 2008.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-IL | Timothy V. Johnson | Original | Sep 26, 2008 |
| R-IA | Tom Latham | Original | Sep 26, 2008 |
Actions 3
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- Sep 26, 2008Introduced in House
- Sep 26, 2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sep 26, 2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subjects
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- Sep 26, 2008Introduced in House
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