Nursing home laws must be reformed to better protect residents. Current regulations often prevent the use of essential safety measures such as bed rails and bed alarms, even when they are clearly needed. As a result, residents experience preventable injuries, repeated hospitalizations, and unnecessary declines in quality of life.

Policies intended to avoid restraint are being applied too rigidly, placing residents at risk rather than protecting them. Safety equipment, when used appropriately and based on individual needs, supports both dignity and independence.

Lawmakers must reevaluate these regulations and work with healthcare professionals, residents, and families to establish policies that prioritize resident safety without compromising personal rights. Individualized care plans should guide the use of safety devices, not blanket restrictions.

We must demand stronger protections for nursing home residents. Sign this petition to call for meaningful change and ensure our loved ones receive the care, safety, and respect they deserve.