Author name: Reedsburg Area Medical Center

Skilled nursing facilities are some of the most scrutinized and regulated healthcare facilities, and for good reason. Historically, instances of poor quality care and overcrowded living conditions have necessitated the regulation of states and the federal government. In total, there are almost 900 pages of regulations governing the operation of nursing homes. I’m told the only facilities regulated more heavily than nursing facilities are nuclear power plants! While this may or may not be true, it gives you some sense of the level of scrutiny that nursing homes are under to provide high-quality care and a safe environment for our Residents.