Lawmakers in Colorado are trying to change the fact that their state is one of only four that do not have mandatory reporting laws governing elder abuse. State Sen. Evie Hudak (D) introduced legislation...
These lawmakers should be more careful about what they ask for
By
John O'Connor
Nov 11, 2023
The ongoing debate about staffing requirements in nursing homes took an even more bizarre twist on Thursday.
Senators tell CMS not to lower LTCH reimbursements
By
Haymarket Media
Apr 17, 2006
Senators are putting heat on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to reject a proposal to lower Medicare reimbursements for long-term care hospitals.
NJ jury awards $13.2 million to family of nursing home rehab patient who died
By
Tim Mullaney
May 19, 2014
A nursing home negligence case in New Jersey ended last week with a $13.2 million award to a former resident’s family, lawyers have announced.
Regaining realistic workloads: Humans need maintenance and upgrades too
By
Cara Silletto
Apr 05, 2022
My seven-year-old son recently saw a pick-up truck sitting on the side of the road and asked what happened. From my view, it had clearly blown a tire, so I said, “His tire blew up while he was driving.” ...
Report calls for initiatives to curb LTC nursing shortage
By
Haymarket Media
May 20, 2005
Recruiting and retaining nurses in long-term care will require initiatives from providers, as well as the local, state and federal government, according to a report released Thursday by the National Commission...
A possible escape from the nursing home staffing mandate?
By
James M. Berklan
May 14, 2023
There may be a silver lining to the excruciating wait providers are enduring for the White House’s nursing home staffing mandate.
Journal: Slower economy keeps nurses in workforce
May 08, 2008
The dark cloud of economic recession appears to have a silver lining for the healthcare field, according to a news report. More nurses are going back to work, taking on extra shifts, or delaying retirement...
Bush administration: Reject “feeding assistant” lawsuit
By
Haymarket Media
Jun 29, 2005
A lawsuit by nursing home advocates to terminate the use of unlicensed feeding assistants should be rejected, according to the Department of Justice. The department has petitioned a federal district court...
Thinking about you: using resident surveys to better evaluate quality-of-life in long-term care communities
By
Julie Williamson
Nov 01, 2009
Resident surveys are being used more often to determine what customers like—and dislike—about the quality of life they enjoy in long-term care communities