OSHA seeks $83K fine of SNF for allegedly failing to protect staff from coronavirus
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Danielle Brown
Oct 18, 2021
An Illinois skilled nursing facility could be hit with nearly $84,000 in penalties for allegedly failing to protect employees and other staff from COVID-19.
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Oct 18, 2021
Industry stakeholders want the proposed billions for direct care workforce to remain in budget talks … California operator ‘reviewing its options’ after being ordered to pay $20M in negligence case...
Operators urged to provide more emotional support for nursing assistants after pandemic’s costly toll
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Danielle Brown
Oct 15, 2021
Long-term care operators must provide more mental health and emotional support for nursing assistants in response to the psychological and physical toll the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on them, according...
New York must allow religious exemptions on COVID vaccine mandate, judge rules
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Danielle Brown
Oct 15, 2021
A federal judge has affirmed an order requiring New York to allow religious exemptions to its COVID-19 vaccine mandate after a group of healthcare workers sued the state over the omission.
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Oct 15, 2021
Federal officials inch closer to approving Biden’s vaccine mandate for private-sector workers … Nearly half of long-term care execs expect operating margins to increase within next six months: survey...
Edict may force providers to choose between breaking state law or receiving Medicare, Medicaid payments
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Danielle Brown
Oct 14, 2021
Long-term care operators in Texas are being forced to choose between following state regulations or losing their Medicare and Medicaid pay after Gov. Greg Abbott (R) issued an executive order Monday prohibiting...
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Oct 14, 2021
New background check process could slow hiring of workers, providers warn … Michigan nursing home, hospital workers push for hero pay from state … NY governor apologizes for COVID-19 response at nursing...
Nursing home surprises Elvis super fan with visit to Graceland
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Danielle Brown
Oct 13, 2021
An 87-year-old Elvis Presley super fan finally got a chance to visit his home thanks to her family and staff at her nursing home.
New CDC effort to bring clarity to COVID-19’s impact in long-term care facilities
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Danielle Brown
Oct 13, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention is launching a new effort aimed at using data to better recognize and understand public health threats and their impact on long-term care facilities.
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Oct 13, 2021
NY providers must display ratings under new law … Granny cam law closer to gaining approval in Ohio … Pharmacy tech board launches point-of-care testing credential … Deaths in nursing homes would...