Newsweek launches CCRC rankings … OIG cites surveyor shortages in Georgia’s failure to adequately assess nursing home emergency preparedness … Trends in use of antipsychotics and psychoactive drugs...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Aug. 16
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 16, 2023
Idaho nursing home survey system has just 8 inspectors and major delays … Massachusetts breaks ground on veteran’s home meant to replace site of deadly COVID outbreak … On the Move: Gurwin promotes...
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, 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, April 18
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 18, 2023
OIG announces new patient harm, remote monitoring initiatives …Ohio nursing home task force launches public survey … HHS to extend PREP Act protections for pharmacy workers after end of PHE
Also in the News for Monday, Jan. 23
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 23, 2023
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, Nov. 30
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 30, 2022
Ohio nursing homes seeking $600 million, and Republicans appear ready to deal … Citing destroyed video surveillance, judge finds nursing home negligent in choking case … HHS rule aims to improve care...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022
By
Joe Bush
Oct 11, 2022
Burnout a large factor in healthcare workers wanting to switch employers and careers, survey shows … Healthcare company gives $1.5 million for nursing-degree scholarships … Study looks at nursing home...
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 Friday, Sept. 16
By
Joe Bush
Sep 16, 2022
House approves bill to streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization process… Physician who worked with SNFs sentenced for Medicare foul-ups and letting employees issue prescriptions in his absence