NY governor says more data is needed before lifting mask mandates for nursing homes … LTC facilities in safety program had greater reductions of antibiotic use … COVID-era excess mortality twice as...
BREAKING: CMS wallops nursing homes with planned staffing requirements and increased penalties
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Danielle Brown
Feb 28, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will establish minimum staffing requirements for skilled nursing facilities as part of a plan to “crack down on unsafe nursing homes,” the White House announced...
Providers seek more as CDC eases masking guidelines for most Americans
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Danielle Brown
Feb 28, 2022
Providers are urging the federal government to “not leave long-term care residents behind” after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday announced relaxed masking guidelines for about...
Providers laud extension of COVID-19 liability protections
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Danielle Brown
Feb 28, 2022
COVID-19 liability protections will remain in place for long-term care facilities in Florida for at least another year.
Also in the News for Monday, Feb. 28
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Danielle Brown
Feb 28, 2022
CMS releases SNF PPS web pricer … Redesigned ACO model the ‘right decision’ by CMS … Governor ‘deeply concerned’ with planned closures of Maine veterans nursing homes … Michigan nursing worker...
$560 million in additional Provider Relief Funds headed to providers
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Danielle Brown
Feb 25, 2022
The federal government is delivering $560 million in Provider Relief Funds to COVID-impacted healthcare providers starting this week.
Looser staffing requirements for nursing homes closer to full approval
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Danielle Brown
Feb 25, 2022
A proposal that would implement relaxed staffing requirements for Florida’s nearly 700 nursing homes cleared a crucial legislative hurdle on Wednesday on its path toward full approval.
Also in the News for Friday, Feb. 25
Feb 25, 2022
Wastewater testing for COVID-19 allows Kentucky nursing homes to manage outbreaks quickly … Michigan announces appointments for nursing home workforce council … Signature HealthCARE names new chief...
COVID wrongful death suit returned to state court in another nursing home setback
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Danielle Brown
Feb 24, 2022
Another COVID-19-related wrongful death lawsuit against a nursing home has been bounced back to state court after providers had sought to have it heard in federal court.
Illinois bill pushes new pay model that rewards outcomes, sufficient staffing
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Danielle Brown
Feb 24, 2022
Nursing home Medicaid rates in Illinois would be tied to resident outcomes and rooms would be restricted to three or fewer residents in a new reform proposal backed by providers and consumer advocates.