As pandemic testing becomes more sophisticated, a creepy song from the ’80s takes on new and ominous relevance. “Every breath you take I’ll be watching you,” warned The Police, and now that an...
Dangerous work with low pay, and we wonder why they leave?
By
John O'Connor
Jan 23, 2015
Researchers have concluded that workers are leaving the field in droves. The two main culprits: poor wages and dangerous work conditions.
It’s time to regroup and refocus on compliance
By
Tamar Abell
Jul 17, 2020
The world is tired. It’s been a long, hard spring. It feels even longer and harder for long-term care providers and staff. This invisible enemy, COVID-19, has wreaked havoc on the eldercare industry,...
Eliminating vaccine hesitancy through education
By
Helen Adeosun
Kevin Smith
Nov 17, 2021
The last 19 months have been filled with many unknowns, and healthcare has been forever impacted because of it. The COVID-19 Delta variant is creating continued challenges, filling ICUs and hospital beds...
CMS will work with states, providers to help them comply with vaccine rule: report
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 17, 2022
West Virginia and Virginia’s requests for a waiver from the healthcare worker COVID-19 vaccine mandate for rural providers and state-run facilities likely won’t be granted by the Centers for Medicare...
Critical that LTC sector stays united while ‘under attack’ during pandemic, leader says
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 12, 2020
It’s pivotal that long-term care operators stick together as they try to move forward in the battle against COVID-19, LeadingAge Board Chairwoman Carol Elliott urged this week.
Geriatrician survey: Swift telehealth adoption was ‘instrumental’ to pandemic patient care
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 18, 2022
Responses by Genesis HealthCare physicians offer insight into the dramatic shift in care delivery that took place as COVID-19 raged in 2020.
Bill would expand access to international healthcare workers
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 29, 2019
A major provider organization and its nursing arm are backing a bill that would nearly double the number of employment visas granted annually and ensure access to “critical healthcare workers.” The...
New rankings detail best, worst states for nurses
By
Danielle Brown
May 04, 2022
New nursing graduates have the best opportunity to succeed in the profession in the state of Washington, according to a new analysis.
CMS: End to pandemic waivers helps nursing homes ‘redirect efforts’ to meet residents’ needs
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 08, 2022
A sweeping phase-out of early COVID-19 pandemic allowances, such as the nurse aide certification waiver, addresses concerns about SNF residents’ physical, mental and psychosocial well-being, the agency...