CMS announces new training videos on frequently cited deficiencies … Medicaid updates federal poverty standards … Former nursing home LPN imprisoned, stripped of license in drug diversion case …...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Jan. 19
Jan 19, 2022
OIG: CMS must correct states’ poor nursing home survey processes … NJ nursing homes must disclose more financial information under new mandates … Study 1 in 10 could still be infectious with COVID-19...
Also in the News for Tuesday, Sept. 27
By
Joe Bush
Sep 27, 2022
Two-thirds of survey respondents said their staffing shortage was moderate … Research finds texting by nursing home staff could speed decision-making to prevent decline of residents’ health …...
Also in the News for Thursday, May 25
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 25, 2023
Immigration-focused House ‘Dignity Act’ would increase caps, add more skilled visas … Equity index rating long-term care facilities on LGBTQ+ inclusion follows Human Rights Campaign, SAGE survey...
Also in the News for Thursday, June 23
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 23, 2022
L.A. council approves $25 per hour minimum for SNF aides in private hospitals … Hundreds of residents removed from troubled NJ nursing home … State lawmakers approve study of LTC staffing trends during...
Also in the News for Wednesday, March 13, 2024
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 13, 2024
Fortune targets for-profit nursing home ownership, questions ties to declining quality … DOJ’s new whistleblower rewards program targets corporate misconduct … VA activates Oracle EHR at first new...
Also in the News for Tuesday, Sept. 26
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 26, 2023
Adoption of robotics, analytics growing among largest senior care organizations: LZ200 … Proposed revisions to Washington state ’s long-term care insurance plan launch new wave of protests … AARP...
Also in the News for Friday, Oct. 15
Oct 15, 2021
Federal officials inch closer to approving Biden’s vaccine mandate for private-sector workers … Nearly half of long-term care execs expect operating margins to increase within next six months: survey...
Also in the News for Thursday, May 4
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 04, 2023
State investigates facility said to have zero clinical staff as nursing home transfers to new owner … Newly unionized therapists threaten strike at troubled PA nursing home … Health task force...
Also in the News for Tuesday, June 7
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 07, 2022
Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund payments on hold for some providers … Lawmakers finalize bill that aims to strengthen nursing home ombudsman program … Ohio appeals court rules state broke law by not releasing...