Lawmakers want Obama-era infection control regulations for nursing homes restored
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 10, 2021
Stricter infection control and emergency preparedness regulations could be on the horizon for skilled nursing and other long-term care providers if the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services grants a...
Bill requires visitations to resume in nursing homes even during public health emergencies
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 10, 2021
Georgia providers would be required to provide access to some visitors even during public health emergencies under a proposal recently approved by state lawmakers.
Prosecutor considering criminal charges against governor for her nursing home COVID-19 response
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 10, 2021
A prosecutor hinted that criminal charges could be on the horizon for his state’s governor, one of several under scrutiny for using nursing homes to house COVID-19 patients early in the pandemic.
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Mar 10, 2021
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Long-term care providers want updated visitation guidance after CDC eases rules for others fully vaccinated
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 09, 2021
Long-term care providers are seeking clarity on nursing home visitation after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday issued new guidance relaxing restrictions for fully vaccinated people...
Nursing home turns to courts for help with smear campaign as nation looks on
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 09, 2021
A woman who harassed an Ohio nursing home and its administrator online following her mother’s death could wind up facing jail time for her disparaging comments.
Governor: Nursing homes that didn’t follow COVID guidance should ‘pay a price’
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 09, 2021
New Jersey providers that struggled with COVID-19 regulations could be facing harsh penalties, according to Gov. Phil Murphy (D).
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Mar 09, 2021
OIG calls on Florida to correct abuse reporting system for nursing homes … Industry experts, providers debate reform to improve long-term care system … Wyoming lawmakers push ahead on Medicaid expansion...
15th McKnight’s Online Expo offers 6 webinars, CEs March 17-18
Mar 08, 2021
The 15th annual spring McKnight’s Online Expo is fast approaching, offering six webinars and just as many continuing education credits. The event includes a virtual exhibit hall and takes place from...
‘Absolutely astonishing’: 90% drop in COVID cases shocks Parkinson, industry leaders
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Danielle Brown
Mar 08, 2021
Leaders of the nation’s largest nursing home association knew there would be decreases of coronavirus deaths and cases at facilities following the availability of the COVID-19 vaccines. But the rate...