CMS unleashes new tool for improving facility air quality
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 04, 2022
Funding is available for long-term care providers looking to make air quality upgrades to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Also in the News for Friday, Feb. 4
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 04, 2022
Florida passes bill requiring nursing homes to submit audited financial statements annually … Providers want more financial help amid nursing home closures … Florida nursing homes in line for major...
CMS to providers: If no tests, don’t deny visitors
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 03, 2022
States can require long-term care facilities to test visitors for COVID-19 before allowing them entry into their buildings, but the onus is on providers to supply tests, according to the Centers for Medicare...
Profit cap law would cost providers more than $500 million
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 03, 2022
New York’s long-term care providers could have to come up with $500 million to comply with the state’s new profit capping law — and the true number might be even higher.
Vaccine campaigns weren’t effective in increasing rates among SNF residents, staff
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Danielle Brown
Feb 03, 2022
COVID-19 vaccination campaigns with multiple components — such as town hall meetings, educational materials and gifts — did not significantly boost uptake rates among skilled nursing staff, according...
Stained glass brightens Minnesota facility
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 03, 2022
Salvaged stained glass windows from a now-closed nursing home have helped transform a Minnesota facility’s chapel 14 miles away.
Also in the News for Thursday, Feb. 3
Feb 03, 2022
Proposal would ban federal healthcare worker vaccine mandate in NH nursing homes … State watchdog wants low-rated nursing homes banned from Medicaid program … Utah National Guard steps in to help nursing...
Governors ask for limited waivers on vaccine mandate
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 02, 2022
A pair of Republican governors have asked the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for temporary relief from the healthcare worker COVID-19 vaccine mandate for rural providers and state-run facilities.
Operator accused of withholding employee raises worth $250,000
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 02, 2022
Connecticut lawmakers are pushing for a state investigation into a nursing home operator accused of not paying 4.5% salary increases after receiving state funding to do so.
Also in the News for Wednesday, Feb. 2
Feb 02, 2022
Lawmakers face pushback on proposal to shut down three, state-operated long-term care facilities … Pennsylvania regional support sites, adding 120 beds to help strained providers against coronavirus...