States need to step up with nurse aide waiver clearer, providers say
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 31, 2022
The formal extension of a waiver program that relaxes certification requirements for some nurse aides was widely embraced by providers a day after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced...
Outsourcing movement grows in skilled nursing laundries
By
John Hall
Jul 01, 2022
Costs, lack of staff, infection control and other types of regulatory pressures are contributing to the decline of on-premise operations
Palliative care study highlights importance of psychosocial support for LTC workers
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 30, 2023
Even the most confident of long-term care staff, sure of their knowledge and skills, reported “notable difficulties” providing palliative and end-of-life care during the COVID-19 pandemic, finds a...
State finalizes nursing home rate hike that still won’t cover costs
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jun 22, 2023
Montana’s nursing homes will see a significant increase in their Medicaid rates after the governor signed into law a hike that will take effect over the next two years.
A holiday breakroom dilemma: Healthcare workers weigh in on limits to free treats
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 22, 2022
How many free treats is it socially acceptable to nab in the breakroom? Given the chance to voice their opinions on this topic, healthcare workers had a lot to say.
‘Raining for 4 years’: Historic nonprofit nursing home maintains legacy amid deluge of challenges
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 26, 2024
The Chapin Home has survived two pandemics, two world wars, the Great Depression and other economic calamities to serve the poor and ailing of New York City across three centuries.
Benchmarks show nursing homes have room to grow using these strategies
By
Josh Henreckson
Feb 09, 2024
During a period of heightened demand and risk for long-term care providers, a new report highlights sector trends and the strategies nursing homes should pursue to stay healthy.
Biden unloads on nursing home operators
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 05, 2023
In addition to the shock of a newly announced staffing mandate Friday, providers also had an offensive column by President Biden to deal with.
Senators call on CMS to end push for mandatory staffing in nursing homes
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jan 24, 2023
A bipartisan group of US senators representing rural states is calling on the Biden administration to halt its plan to mandate staffing levels in nursing homes, saying it’s the wrong step to take as...
As staffing minimum looms, other workforce solutions simmer on back burner
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 02, 2023
A long-awaited federal rule that could rewrite how nursing home owners and operators staff their buildings is in the final stage of review before being released publicly.