MEDICAL-LEGAL ASPECTS OF LONG-TERM CARE May 1, 2003 Edited by Jeffrey Levine and published in 2003, this book was designed as a reference source for attorneys and the general public on the topic of federal regulation and how it impacts on nursing home care.  This law is called the Nursing Home Reform Act, also known as the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation act of 1987. and is cited as the Chapter 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations (42 CFR §483.25).  Chapers cover the survey process, resident assessment and care planning, understaffing in nursing homes, pain management, bed safety, physical restraints, and more.  It is available for purchase through Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company.