Illinois makes it simpler for ex-offenders to work
Sep 06, 2019
Illinois is attempting to make it easier for people with criminal records to get a job in the healthcare industry after Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signed a new measure at the end of July. In Illinois,...
Union, provider team up to deliver enrichment course
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 06, 2019
Certified nursing assistants are being reminded of why their work matters, thanks to an enrichment course offered by their union and nursing facility. Nursing staff at The Gardens at West Shore,...
Fall deadline still ‘on’ for some RoP rules
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 06, 2019
Though some provisions in phase three of the Requirements of Participation have been delayed for a year, there are still several critical aspects operators need to be prepared for by their November 28...
Nursing homes sue administration over new federal arbitration rule
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Danielle Brown
Sep 05, 2019
Two Arkansas nursing facilities are asking a federal court to declare a rule that prohibits long-term care facilities from requiring residents to sign a binding arbitration agreement as a requirement for...
How a nursing home successfully reopened after Hurricane Harvey
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Danielle Brown
Sep 05, 2019
A Texas nursing home has finally reopened two years after being destroyed by Hurricane Harvey.
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Sep 05, 2019
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Before becoming residents at Judson Services, a continuing care retirement community based in Cleveland, many of its seniors were active fans of local theater. But as they’ve aged, it’s become harder...
Long-term care insurance groups want federal premium reform, campaign to raise product awareness
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Danielle Brown
Sep 04, 2019
Two long-term care insurance groups are asking a federal task force to help expand access to long-term care coverage through tax incentives as it considers reforming federal laws and regulations regarding...
Antipsychotic use drops in Eden model, research finds
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Danielle Brown
Sep 04, 2019
A person-centered nursing home approach that focuses on relationships also can turn out impressive data when it comes to clinical practices and quality of care, new research shows. Projects reported in...
Florida evacuates 72 SNFs; Georgia, SC declared public emergency areas
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Danielle Brown
Sep 03, 2019
The state of Florida has evacuated 72 nursing homes and assisted living facilities ahead of Hurricane Dorian’s arrival to the country’s east coast.