Experts want methadone rules changed to help SNFs tackle opioid dependency
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Danielle Brown
Nov 20, 2019
Experts are calling for changes to methadone regulations that would improve care for opioid-dependent SNF residents.
CareOne alleges ‘flawed process’ in massive Genesis, Welltower deal
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Danielle Brown
Apr 27, 2021
A one-time potential suitor is accusing Genesis HealthCare and Welltower of using a “flawed process” to reach an $880 million agreement that led to the real estate investment trust terminating leases...
Preparation and F-tag knowledge will keep providers clear of huge, new infection control penalties, experts...
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Danielle Brown
Jun 04, 2020
Developing a thorough understanding of key F-tags and emergency preparedness requirements are key strategies nursing homes should adopt to ensure they avoid steep fines following infection-control focused...
Providers push back against report that ‘unfairly and inaccurately’ criticized operators’ lobbyists...
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 18, 2020
The nation’s largest nursing home association is pushing back after a major national media outlet criticized the long-term care industry’s lobbying efforts aimed at helping providers survive the public...
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Feb 28, 2020
Oklahoma’s Medicaid expansion effort gets boost … Former employee arrested for allegedly making bomb threat towards nursing home, ex co-workers … FDA approves new flu vaccine for older adults
Supreme Court OKs rule that could limit immigrants’ access to long-term care services, jobs
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Danielle Brown
Jan 27, 2020
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 vote, will allow the Trump administration to begin enforcing a rule that allows the government to base green card decisions on whether an immigrant could later be seen...
Lawmakers push forward bill to ease nursing home survey requirements
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Danielle Brown
May 24, 2022
Providers in the state of Michigan are confident a proposal that aims to improve the timeliness and consistency of the state’s survey process for nursing homes will receive support from state senators...
OSHA vows more infection control monitoring at SNFs
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Danielle Brown
Mar 10, 2022
Skilled nursing facilities and hospitals that treat or handle COVID-19 patients can expect more focused inspections in the coming weeks under a new initiative launched by the Department of Occupational...
OSHA to increase COVID inspections under program targeting SNFs
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Danielle Brown
Jul 07, 2022
A federal program that targets skilled nursing and other long-term care facilities for COVID-19 inspections and compliance is being extended past its Thursday deadline.
Leading long-term care industry advocates are eyeing a registered nurse staffing requirement and enhanced Medicaid funding under a set of “bold” reform measures aimed at improving that long-term care...