
MorningRX: September 1, 2023
The FDA plans to finalize its ban on menthol tobacco products in the coming months, and the Department of Health and Human Services proposes comprehensive staffing requirements for nursing homes.
FDA to Finalize Ban on Menthol Tobacco Products
The FDA will finalize its ban on the sale of menthol cigarettes and cigars within the coming months,
“The law passed in 2009 and we’re here in 2023, 17 years later, so while we worked very closely with FDA on this issue, we’re pretty unhappy that they’ve taken such a long time to get this done,” President and CEO of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Yolonda Richardson, told CNN. “Seventeen years is just way too long.”
HHS Proposes Minimum Staffing Standards in Nursing Homes
The Department of Health and Human Services issued a proposed rule on Friday that would establish comprehensive staffing requirements for nursing homes, according
“Establishing minimum staffing standards for nursing homes will improve resident safety and promote high-quality care so residents and their families can have peace of mind,” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a release. “When facilities are understaffed, residents suffer. They might be unable to use the bathroom, shower, maintain hygiene, change clothes, get out of bed, or have someone respond to their call for assistance. Comprehensive staffing reforms can improve working conditions, leading to higher wages and better retention for this dedicated workforce.”
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