Florida House approves measure that would loosen staffing standards … Banks seize several nursing homes from Louisiana operator Dean … CMS now accepting applications for new ACO model … Florida wildfires...
Stained glass beauty extends 14 miles
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 01, 2022
Salvaged stained glass windows from a now-closed nursing home have helped transform another facility’s chapel — 14 miles away.
Todd Beesley: LTC’s Swiss Army knife
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 01, 2022
Todd Beesley, Director of Human Resources, Diakonos Group
Private investment crucial to achieve capital improvements at SNFs: legal expert
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 07, 2022
The federal government needs a better understanding of private investment in nursing homes and the role it plays in capital and quality improvements, a leading legal expert says. This is especially true...
Reform policies ‘double down’ on decades-long failures, LTC physicians warn
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Danielle Brown
Mar 07, 2022
The Biden administration’s approach toward nursing home reform uses the unsuccessful and “punitive” tactics that haven’t proved to advance quality for years, according to a top industry group.
DOJ finds state violated ADA, Olmstead by segregating people with disabilities in nursing homes
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Danielle Brown
Mar 07, 2022
The state of Colorado unnecessarily segregated nursing home residents with disabilities, which is prohibited under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Olmstead ruling, according to new findings from...
Also in the News for Monday, March 7
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 07, 2022
SNF occupancy continued slow recovery during December: NIC … Indiana governor ends COVID-19 public health emergency for the state, enhanced Medicaid continues … New Mexico nursing homes to see additional...
CMS assures it wants provider input before issuing staffing, other rules
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 04, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services won’t immediately implement President Joe Biden’s nursing home reform initiatives using interim final rules, according to the agency’s top leader.
Final vaccine mandate deadlines still in play, despite removal vote
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 04, 2022
The healthcare worker COVID-19 vaccine mandate remains in place, despite a vote by Senate Republicans to strike the regulation.
Also in the News for Friday, March 4
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 04, 2022
LTC coalition supports new proposal that would extend PRF reporting and use-of-funds deadlines … CMS plans to release hospital worker vaccination rates … Bankrupt nursing home chain pursuing sale of...