OLDER AMERICANS ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1992
Public Law 102–375, as amended
OLDER AMERICANS ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1992
375
102-375
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OLDER AMERICANS ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1992
[Public Law 102–375, September 30, 1992 (106 Stat. 1195)]
[As Amended Through P.L. 102-375, Enacted September 30, 1992]
[Currency: This publication is a compilation of the text of Public Law 102–375. It was last amended by the public law listed in the As Amended Through note above and below at the bottom of each page of the pdf version and reflects current law through the date of the enactment of the public law listed at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/comps]
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ADMINISTRATION </heading>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="212">SEC. 212. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDY ON BOARD AND CARE FACILITY QUALITY. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Arrangement for Study Committee.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an arrangement, in accordance with subsection (d), to establish a study committee described in subsection (c) to conduct a study through the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences on the quality of board and care facilities for older individuals (as defined in section 102 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.)) and the disabled.</content>
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<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope of Study.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study shall include—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an examination of existing quality, health, and safety requirements for board and care facilities and the enforcement of such requirements for their adequacy and effectiveness, with special attention to their effectiveness in promoting good personal care;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an examination of, and recommendations with respect to, the appropriate role of Federal, State, and local governments in assuring the health and safety of residents of board and care facilities; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/b/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specific recommendations to the Congress and the Secretary, by not later than 20 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, concerning the establishment of minimum national standards for the quality, health, and safety of residents of such facilities and the enforcement of such standards.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/c" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Composition of Study Committee.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study committee shall be composed of members as appointed from among the following:</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/c/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National academy of sciences.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The members of the National Academy of Sciences with experience in long-term care. The members so appointed shall include—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/c/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">physicians;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/c/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">experts on the administration of drugs to older individuals, and disabled individuals receiving long-term care services; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/c/1/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">experts on the enforcement of life-safety codes in long-term care facilities.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/c/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Residents.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Residents of board and care facilities (including privately owned board and care facilities), and representatives of such residents or of organizations that advocate on behalf of such residents. Members so appointed shall include—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/c/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">residents of a nonprofit board and care facility; or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/c/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">individuals who represent—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/c/2/B/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">residents of nonprofit board and care facilities; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/c/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">organizations that advocate on behalf of residents of nonprofit board and care facilities.</content>
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</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/c/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Operators.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Operators of board and care facilities (including privately owned board and care facilities), and individuals who represent such operators or organizations that represent the interests of such operators. Members so appointed shall include—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/c/3/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">operators of a nonprofit board and care facility; or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/c/3/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">individuals who represent—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/c/3/B/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">operators of nonprofit board and care facilities; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/c/3/B/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">organizations that represent the interests of operators of nonprofit board and care facilities.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/c/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Officers.—</heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/c/4/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State officers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Elected and appointed State officers who have responsibility relating to the health and safety of residents of board and care facilities.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/c/4/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Representatives.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Representatives of such officers or of organizations representing such officers.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/c/4/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other individuals.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Other individuals with relevant expertise.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/d" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Institute of Medicine.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall request the National Academy of Sciences, through the Institute of Medicine, to establish, appoint, and provide administrative support for the study committee under an arrangement under which the actual expenses incurred by the Academy in carrying out such functions will be paid by the Secretary. If the National Academy of Sciences is willing to do so, the Secretary shall enter into such arrangement with the Academy.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/e" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Involvement of Others.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/e/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Government officials.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study committee shall conduct its work in a manner that provides for the consultation with Members of Congress or their representatives, officials of the Department of Health and Human Services, and officials of State and local governments who are not members of the study committee.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/e/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Experts.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study committee may consult with any individual or organization with expertise relating to the issues involved in the activities of the study committee.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/f" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 20 months after an arrangement is entered into under subsection (d), the study committee shall submit, to the Secretary, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President pro tempore of the Senate, a report containing the results of the study referred to in subsection (a) and the recommendations made under subsection (b).</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/g" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Board and Care Facility Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">board and care facility</term>” means a facility described in section 1616(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1372e(e)).</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s212/h" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,500,000 for fiscal year 1992 and such sums as may be necessary for subsequent fiscal years.</content>
</subsection><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3001">42 U.S.C. 3001 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote>
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<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s213" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="213">SEC. 213. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDY ON HOME CARE QUALITY. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s213/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment Study of<inline style="-uslm-dtd:enum-in-header"><ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID04F2A9BF718B47509FE91634044A26E7" class="footnoteRef">1</ref> </inline>Committee.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an arrangement, in accordance with subsection (d), to establish a study committee described in subsection (c) to conduct a study through the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences on the quality of home care services for older individuals and disabled individuals.</content><footnote id="ID04F2A9BF718B47509FE91634044A26E7" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">1</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">So in Original. Should strike “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">Study of</headingText></quotedText>” and insert “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">of Study</headingText></quotedText>”.</p></footnote>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s213/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope of Study.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study shall include—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s213/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an examination of existing quality, health and safety requirements for home care services and the enforcement of such requirements for their adequacy, effectiveness, and appropriateness;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s213/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an examination of, and recommendations with respect to, the appropriate role of Federal, State, and local governments in ensuring the health and safety of patients and clients of home care services; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s213/b/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specific recommendations to the Congress and the Secretary, not later than 20 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, concerning the establishment of minimum national standards for the quality, health, and safety of patients and clients of such services and the enforcement of such standards.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s213/c" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Composition of Study Committee.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study committee shall be composed of members appointed from among—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s213/c/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">individuals with experience in long-term care, including nonmedical home care services;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s213/c/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">patients and clients of home care services (including privately provided home care services and services funded under the Older Americans Act of 1965) or individuals who represent such patients and clients or organizations that advocate on behalf of such patients and clients;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s213/c/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">providers of home care services (including privately provided home care services and services funded under the Older Americans Act of 1965) or individuals who represent such providers or organizations that advocate on behalf of such providers;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s213/c/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">elected and appointed State officers who have responsibility relating to the health and safety of patients and clients of home care services, or representatives of such officers or of organizations representing such officers; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s213/c/5" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other individuals with relevant expertise.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s213/d" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Institute of Medicine.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall request the National Academy of Sciences, through the Institute of Medicine, to establish, appoint, and provide administrative support for the committee under an arrangement under which the actual expenses incurred by the Academy in carrying out such functions will be paid by the Secretary. If the National Academy of Sciences is willing to do so, the Secretary shall enter into such arrangement with the Academy.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s213/e" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Involvement of Others.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s213/e/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Members and officials.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The committee shall conduct its work in a manner that provides for consultation with Members of Congress or their representatives, officials of the Department of Health and Human Services, and officials of State and local governments who are not members of the committee.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s213/e/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Individual or organization with expertise.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The committee may consult with any individual or organization with expertise relating to the issues involved in the activities of the committee.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s213/f" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 20 months after an arrangement is entered into under subsection (d), the committee shall submit, to the Secretary, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President pro tempore of the Senate, a report containing the results of the study referred to in subsection (a).</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/102/375/tII/s213/g" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1992 and such sums as may be necessary for subsequent fiscal years.</content>
</subsection><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3001">42 U.S.C. 3001 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote>
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