Lesson from site of first US COVID outbreak: Staffing levels, worker support vital
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 14, 2021
Being aware of state staffing regulations and providing support to employees were crucial lessons for leaders at the Washington state nursing home that became the first U.S. site of a COVID-19 outbreak.
HCR ManorCare among providers trying to ‘MacGyver’ their way around COVID-19
By
Liza Berger
Mar 31, 2020
Necessity is the mother of invention, so the expression goes. Some nursing homes are taking this idea to heart, implementing unusual and creative steps to compensate for facility and material shortages...
Grabowski: Too many loopholes in federal vaccine mandate may retain staff, but endanger residents
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 24, 2021
Federal officials might pursue a regional approach or offer exemptions in finalizing a nursing home staff vaccination mandate, but it’s important they not water down the regulations so much as to undermine...
8-hour training requirement attracts thousands to CNA pathway
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 17, 2021
A stop-gap effort to supplement nursing home staff by lowering some entry-level training requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic may become permanent if Florida lawmakers have their way.
More than two-thirds of LTC executives using expensive agencies to fill staff vacancies: NIC survey
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 16, 2020
A majority of senior housing and skilled nursing operators are relying on staffing agencies or temporary workers to meet their workforce needs in recent weeks, a new survey revealed.
How to come out stronger after COVID-19
By
Robert Segal
Aug 07, 2020
For all skilled and long-term care operators, COVID-19 was a game-changer. For one particular mid-sized skilled nursing facility in the Midwest, this was no exception. With the first case came fear of...
Feds investigating Washington state SNF; providers facing supply shortages following coronavirus outbreak
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 09, 2020
A Washington state skilled nursing facility at the center of the United States’ coronavirus outbreak could be facing additional scrutiny from the federal government.
Short-term solutions won’t help nursing homes, LTSS system, expert warns
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 24, 2020
Financial relief from the government and liability protections from coronavirus-related lawsuits won’t be enough to fix long standing flaws in the long-term services and supports system, a leading expert...
Even though occupancy has risen each month since January for skilled nursing operators under the Omega Healthcare Investors umbrella, it’s still not enough to make up for the severe financial challenges...
Lawmakers demand answers from Pence on worsening PPE shortages
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 28, 2020
Two top Democratic lawmakers are insisting on answers from Vice President Mike Pence following reports of growing personal protective equipment and supply shortages among nursing homes.