LeadingAge PA thanks Senate for bill passage, asks House to concur creating path to certification for temporary nurse aides
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Oct. 7, 2020) - Adam Marles, president and CEO of LeadingAge PA, the voice for quality senior care in Pennsylvania, today thanked the Senate for passing legislation that creates a path to certification for temporary nurse aides who have demonstrated competency and commitment to aging services, and asked the House to concur by approving Senate Bill 1268.
"LeadingAge PA thanks Sen. Judy Ward for sponsoring legislation that would allow temporary nurse aides to continue their selfless work of compassionately caring for the commonwealth's most vulnerable citizens, and the Senate for unanimously passing it. These individuals have proven they can successfully provide temporary nurse aide care to nursing facility residents and have been true heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic."
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About LeadingAge PA:LeadingAge PA is a trade association representing more than 370 quality senior housing, health care, and community services across the commonwealth. These providers serve more than 75,000 older Pennsylvanians and employ over 50,000 dedicated caregivers on a daily basis. Services our members offer include Life Plan Communities / Continuing Care Retirement Communities, skilled nursing communities, assisted living residences, personal care homes, and affordable senior housing. LeadingAge PA advocates on behalf of our members at the state and local levels to influence positive change and affect a healthy vision for the delivery of quality, affordable, and ethical care for Pennsylvania's seniors. For more information about LeadingAge PA and our envisioned future of senior services, visit www.leadingagepa.org.
La Torre Communications for LeadingAge PA
David La Torre
david@latorrecommunications.com