Nursing home staff praised for evacuation efforts after roof-work fire … LTC advocacy groups support bill to broaden scope of nurse practitioners in skilled nursing and beyond … Healthcare cybersecurity...
AHCA prepared to sue over minimum staffing mandate
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 07, 2023
A top executive of the largest US nursing home trade association said Tuesday his group is prepared to take legal action if an upcoming federal staffing mandate proves to be overly prescriptive.
Long-term care workforce problems worsening for many, AHCA poll reveals
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 07, 2023
A third of skilled nursing providers report their workforce situation has worsened since late last year, with more than three-quarters still relying on high-cost agency staff or overtime to fill vacant...
Also in the News for Wednesday, June 7
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 07, 2023
COVID led to tighter state rules for healthcare staffing agencies … Future of public nursing home may depend on public referendum … American Hospital Association supports more pay for SNFs
Lessons on living and dying, courtesy of the Carters
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 06, 2023
In the twilight of their lives, we are reminded that the Carters are a normal couple facing the very basic challenges typical of advanced age. Both are grappling with how to live out their days and where...
Nursing homes pick up key ally in staffing mandate lobbying
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 06, 2023
More than 500 long-term care providers are in the nation’s capital today to try to head off a minimum staffing rule and win support for legislation that could make recruiting and training workers easier.
Also in the News for Tuesday, June 6
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 06, 2023
CDC: Many US adults likely have “little protection” left against COVID-19 hospitalization … Invesque sells off 7 Illinois nursing homes … Iowa nursing homes continue to lack enough workers...
Also in the News for Monday, June 5
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 05, 2023
Continued success of joint replacement model powered by institutional post-acute care reductions: CMS … CareTrust REIT adds new West Coast SNF operator … AHCA/NCAL names latest round of Bronze Quality...
‘Impetus’ ignored: LeadingAge CEO calls on Congress, White House to act on broader threats...
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 02, 2023
Federal lawmakers have so far failed to seize on a critical change that could shore up the aging services sector and improve access to care for the nation’s aging population, the top advocate for nonprofit...
As staffing minimum looms, other workforce solutions simmer on back burner
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 02, 2023
A long-awaited federal rule that could rewrite how nursing home owners and operators staff their buildings is in the final stage of review before being released publicly.