Nursing home aide can proceed with federal religious discrimination claim, judge rules
By
McKnight's Staff
Sep 07, 2012
A nursing home activities aide allegedly fired over refusing to pray the rosary with a Catholic resident can proceed with a religious discrimination claim, a federal district court ruled this week.
David fights on after long-term care Goliath decides to bow out
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 29, 2012
The headlines were big. Really big. And they involved a long-term care corporate giant settling yet another lawsuit. But they didn’t tell the story I really wanted to know about. And that you probably...
Proposed legislation would regulate use of antipsychotics in nursing home residents
By
McKnight's Staff
May 23, 2012
A proposed bill would require nursing home staff to obtain informed consent from a resident or their legally designated representative acknowledging the potential risks and side effects associated with...
House passes 20% tax cut for small businesses
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 20, 2012
Small nursing home operators stand to benefit from a 20% tax cut for small businesses that passed the House Thursday.
Quality measures needed to evaluate end-of-life care in nursing homes, study urges
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 17, 2012
As the number of people who choose nursing homes for end-of-life care continues to rise, more quality measures are needed to help consumers judge quality, a new study recommends.
Federal rules will come to assisted living
By
John O'Connor
Mar 16, 2012
If you ever want to get an assisted living operator’s blood boiling, ask how the plans for federal oversight are coming along. You’d be better off asking a less insulting question, like how...
CMS announces expansion of psychiatric services for seniors
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 13, 2012
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is launching two new initiatives that may improve mental health services for seniors and nursing home residents.
West Virginia courts incorrectly applied federal law in nursing home arbitration cases, U.S. Supreme...
Feb 22, 2012
The West Virginia Supreme Court must re-examine a major ruling that make nursing home arbitration agreements invalid, according to a U.S. Supreme Court decision Tuesday.
Nursing home workers arrested for ‘waterboarding’ a dementia care resident
Nov 23, 2011
Two nursing home workers in Georgia were arrested after a coworker reported them to the police for performing a waterboarding-like attack against a resident with severe dementia.
Maryland mandates end-of-life wishes form for LTC residents
Oct 11, 2011
Maryland healthcare professionals will soon be required to complete a form outlining a patient’s end-of-life wishes upon admission to a long-term care facility, according to a new regulation.