As public health emergency ends, the Government Accountability Office finds persistent deficiencies in HHS’ emergency preparedness capabilities … Senators seek cost-of-living adjustments for HI, AL...
Return of 3-day stay, loss of nurse aides bearing down on nursing homes with PHE’s end
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Kimberly Marselas
May 11, 2023
Nursing homes today will mark the end of a devastating era in healthcare that nonetheless provided the sector with previously unimagined operating flexibilities.
Feds extend window for Provider Relief Funds, but will it matter?
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Kimberly Marselas
May 11, 2023
Skilled nursing operators that didn’t land Provider Relief Funding in the federal COVID program’s final award phase might be in for a surprise — or they could ultimately face another round of disappointment.
Also in the News for Thursday, May 11
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Kimberly Marselas
May 11, 2023
State’s top court reluctant to hold employers liable for household member’s COVID infections … Deaths caused by falls are on the rise among US seniors, long-term study finds … Oregon will end its...
As behavioral health demands grow, new federal center offers free SNF training
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Kimberly Marselas
May 10, 2023
As federal regulators heighten pressure on skilled nursing facilities to accept and treat patients with mental health needs and substance abuse disorders, a new center is ramping up to equip providers...
Also in the News for Wednesday, May 10
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Kimberly Marselas
May 10, 2023
Healthcare Realty Trust Inc. plans to sell its final skilled nursing assets … Nursing home wound care consultant settles False Claims case … New GAO report adds to criticism of costly, trouble-plagued...
Latest CMS moves remove testing rules, keep doors open to visitors
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Kimberly Marselas
May 09, 2023
Federal officials Monday provided more guidance to nursing homes on how to conduct daily functions such as masking and resident visits after the public health emergency expires Thursday.
Also in the News for Tuesday, May 9
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Kimberly Marselas
May 09, 2023
Patients who perceive cognitive defects early in COVID often have later post-COVID challenges … Deadline extended to May 22 for annual Nursing Home Salary & Benefits study … Attorney General says nursing...
Employer protections in spotlight as court considers ‘take-home’ COVID liability
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Kimberly Marselas
May 08, 2023
Can an employer be held accountable for a spouse made deathly ill by the case of COVID-19 a loved one brought home from work?
Also in the News for Monday, May 8
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Kimberly Marselas
May 08, 2023
WHO declares end to COVID global health emergency … Executive salaries in senior living, nursing homes would be limited under local ordinance … Staff, union ask state to keep open ‘safety-net’...