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42 U.S. Code § 1397m

Enhancement of long-term care

42 U.S. Code § 1397m. Enhancement of long-term care

(a) Grants and incentives for long-term care staffing
(1) In general
The Secretary shall carry out activities, including activities described in paragraphs (2) and (3), to provide incentives for individuals to train for, seek, and maintain employment providing direct care in long-term care.
(2) Specific programs to enhance training, recruitment, and retention of staff
(A) Coordination with Secretary of Labor to recruit and train long-term care staff
The Secretary shall coordinate activities under this subsection with the Secretary of Labor in order to provide incentives for individuals to train for and seek employment providing direct care in long-term care.
(B) Career ladders and wage or benefit increases to increase staffing in long-term care
(i) In generalThe Secretary shall make grants to eligible entities to carry out programs through which the entities—
(I)
offer, to employees who provide direct care to residents of an eligible entity or individuals receiving community-based long-term care from an eligible entity, continuing training and varying levels of certification, based on observed clinical care practices and the amount of time the employees spend providing direct care; and
(II)
provide, or make arrangements to provide, bonuses or other increased compensation or benefits to employees who achieve certification under such a program.
(ii) Application
To be eligible to receive a grant under this subparagraph, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require (which may include evidence of consultation with the State in which the eligible entity is located with respect to carrying out activities funded under the grant).
(iii) Authority to limit number of applicants
Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as prohibiting the Secretary from limiting the number of applicants for a grant under this subparagraph.
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