12/05/2025
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On This Day โ December 5, 1987, The Nursing Home Reform Act, part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA โ87), was enacted.
This landmark legislation transformed long-term care in the United States by setting national minimum standards of care and establishing resident rights in certified nursing facilities.
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- Ensured every resident could โattain and maintain her highest practicable physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being.โ
- Introduced swift enforcement mechanisms to address non-compliance.
- Led to a 50% reduction in restraint use, a drop in psychotropic drug use, and greater family/resident involvement in care planning.
- Elevated quality of life to equal standing with quality of medical care.
The Nursing Home Reform Act set a new national standard for dignity, safety, and accountability in long-term care, protections that continue to shape nursing home policy today.
