SNF operator to pay $10K to settle opioid-related disability discrimination allegations
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Danielle Brown
Sep 17, 2019
The operator of 16 skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts has agreed to pay $10,000 to settle federal discrimination claims that alleged the provider turned away patients being treated for opioid...
PDPM cost savings dwindle following COVID-19, Sabra CEO says; occupancy likely to fall across industry,...
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Danielle Brown
May 08, 2020
The cost savings from the Patient Driven Payment Model have “pretty much gone away” following the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Sabra Health Care REIT CEO Rick Matros revealed Thursday.
What long-term care operators are doing to comply with federal vaccination rule by first deadline
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Danielle Brown
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 11, 2021
It’s all hands on deck as long-term care operators quickly develop implementation plans to comply with the new federal COVID-19 vaccination rule for workers with the first deadline just over three weeks...
Forget the add-on role: Here’s who really wants that infection preventionist job
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Danielle Brown
May 19, 2022
SCHAUMBURG, IL. — Skilled nursing facilities should shift away from handing infection preventionist roles to floor nurses and instead recruit professionals with a background in the field to ensure their...
As closures kill community nursing homes, a new study confirms distance drives down needed visits
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Danielle Brown
Jul 08, 2022
COVID-era research has shown family visitation can improve the overall well-being of residents, but a new study confirms far-away placement can negatively affect visit frequency.
Almost here! McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum just one week away
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Danielle Brown
May 12, 2021
More than 50 top women in the long-term and senior care industry will be honored next week during the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum virtual events.
Nomination deadline just 1 day away for 2021 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards!
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Danielle Brown
Jan 05, 2021
There’s one day left to nominate a deserving woman for the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards.
FDA panel endorses emergency use authorization for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
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Danielle Brown
Dec 10, 2020
Nursing home residents and workers may be just days away from getting the initial doses of the first COVID-19 vaccine, after a federal advisory panel approved its emergency use Thursday.
Just 2 days away: Final nomination deadline for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards looms
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Danielle Brown
Jan 12, 2020
Time has almost run out. The final nomination deadline for the 2nd Annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards is nearly here.
Provider anxieties rising while waiting for CMS guidance on RoP Phase 3 requirements
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Danielle Brown
Oct 28, 2019
Frustrated providers are becoming increasingly anxious with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services over its lack of final guidance for Phase 3 of the Requirements of Participation. Implementation...