Nursing homes left in the dark when utilities cut power to prevent wildfires
By
Kate Ruder, KFF Health News
Jun 10, 2024
As preemptive power cuts become more widespread, nursing homes are being forced to evaluate their preparedness. But it shouldn’t be up to the facilities alone, according to industry officials and academics.
Also in the News for Wednesday, Jan. 11
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 11, 2023
Public Health Emergency extension — possibly the last — expected this week … Washington hospitals advocate for increased LTC funding as Legislature opens … California long-term care insurance task...
One step forward, one back as lawmakers increase role of LPNs, take back temp rate hike
By
Josh Henreckson
May 08, 2024
A week after the Minnesota Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board approved a $24 minimum wage for CNAs, a group of elected lawmakers fell short in their attempt to create exceptions and funding for “distressed”...
About 23 percent of older adults in 2050 will feel extreme heat, report says
By
Kristen Fischer
May 15, 2024
Warmer temperatures are just around the corner in much of the United States — a phenomenon that long-term care residents and caregivers should be aware of, as a new report quantifies the dangers of extreme...
Senate repeal of nursing home staffing rule has ‘significant chance of passing’
By
Josh Henreckson
Jun 11, 2024
Momentum continues to build behind resolutions that would repeal the federal nursing home staffing mandate in both houses of Congress. The Senate repeal now appears likely to pass, according to reporting...
Clinical briefs for Monday, May 8
By
Alicia Lasek
May 08, 2023
Pneumonia, not cytokine storm, a key driver of COVID-19 deaths: study … Assisted living held up as solution to ‘loneliness epidemic’ … CDC: Cigarette smoking at its lowest since 1965, least common...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Jan. 4
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 04, 2023
COVID hospitalizations approach last summer’s high, but flu and RSV cases waning … NC nursing home to pay $126K after storm-related staff shortages, two patient deaths … FDA decision on experimental...
Meet Nadeen Moore, 2023 Spirit Award winner
By
Rachael Zimlich
Aug 08, 2023
Learn more about Nadeen Moore, Area Nurse Manager, Florida, Brookdale Senior Living, West Palm Beach, FL.
Public complaints emerge, even as nursing homes exceed hurricane requirements
By
Joe Bush
Oct 14, 2022
In the wake of Hurricane Ian’s devastation and the safe evacuations of thousands of long-term care residents, the Orlando Sentinel this week reported anonymous complaints about post-storm’ conditions...
‘Perfect storm’ of inflation, low reimbursement to drive mergers and acquisitions: 2023 Outlook Survey
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 05, 2023
Nearly 40% of skilled nursing owners, top executives and administrators expect they will sell some or all of their nursing home holdings in the coming year, the McKnight’s 2023 Outlook survey reveals.