Grieving Families Act threatens more legal sorrows for nursing homes
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jul 07, 2023
It’s been two months since New York lawmakers passed legislation that makes expansive changes to a longstanding wrongful death statute that could cause major problems for nursing homes.
Union hails new staffing ratios that will cost $200 million over 2 years
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jul 05, 2023
New staffing ratios for Pennsylvania’s nursing homes that went into effect Saturday will combat unsafe working conditions and improve residents’ quality of care, union representatives claim.
LTC workers need higher wages, better training now that society’s applause has ended: report
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jun 28, 2023
Staffing challenges “will grow tremendously with aging prospects,” says a new international report on long-term care. Boosting wages is just the first step in ensuring continuity of care.
Amid early success, provider doubles training program, also boosts frontline pay
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jun 28, 2023
The largest nursing home provider in central New York plans to double its paid training program for certified nurse aides, opening up more career pathways for workers at a second campus.
Nursing homes out of compliance with state’s staffing minimums to be fined
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jun 27, 2023
New Jersey nursing homes that violate the state’s staffing minimums could be fined up to $500 per violation under new regulations proposed by the Department of Health.
Despite no regulatory problems, two nursing homes placed into receivership
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jun 27, 2023
Two Rhode Island nursing homes have been placed into receivership, but unlike the last facility forced down this path, the receiver said there are no regulatory problems.
Appeals court overturns record $6M verdict against nursing home
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jun 26, 2023
An Iowa nursing home won its appeal of a record $6 million verdict due to improperly admitted evidence.
State finalizes nursing home rate hike that still won’t cover costs
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jun 22, 2023
Montana’s nursing homes will see a significant increase in their Medicaid rates after the governor signed into law a hike that will take effect over the next two years.
Lawmakers consider sweeping nursing home reforms, including rebased pay rates, and tuition reimbursement
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jun 21, 2023
Massachusetts nursing homes would have to report on all individuals who hold a 5% or larger ownership share, create fresh infection control plans and conduct annual training under a reform plan moving...
Virtual care cut avoidable rehospitalizations by one-third, study finds
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jun 21, 2023
Virtual oversight can help clinical staff in nursing homes provide better care to residents and reduce avoidable hospitalizations, according to a qualitative study of novel nurse-driven virtual care models.