More than two-thirds of LTC executives using expensive agencies to fill staff vacancies: NIC survey
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 16, 2020
A majority of senior housing and skilled nursing operators are relying on staffing agencies or temporary workers to meet their workforce needs in recent weeks, a new survey revealed.
Also in the News for Friday, Nov. 13
Nov 13, 2020
CMS details updates to SNF PDPM claims processing instructions … Pandemic could mean more families utilizing video surveillance in nursing homes … NY nursing homes face additional restrictions as cases...
LTC task force pushes for ‘complete redesign’ of nursing home survey process that places less blame...
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 10, 2020
The survey process for nursing homes should focus on engaging geriatric experts more and recognizing high-performing and innovative facilities rather than assigning blame and focusing on punishments for...
Also in the News for Monday, Nov. 9
Nov 09, 2020
Florida will allow nursing home residents to visit families for holidays, won’t require COVID-19 testing … CMS extends CLIA certificates to ensure surveys are conducted … Survey reveals that majority...
Federal COVID-19 relief funding a ‘primary support’ for long-term care, exec says
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 06, 2020
Federal COVID-19 stimulus funding has been crucial to the stability of Diversicare Health Services’ operations, according to Jay McKnight, the firm’s president and CEO.
November IT Update
Nov 01, 2020
The 2020 winners of the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards, sponsored by Stanley Healthcare, have been posted online at www.mcknights.com.
Under federal pressure, state ends suspension of antigen following concerns about inaccurate results
Nov 01, 2020
After the federal government threatened to take action against the state, Nevada in October rescinded its statewide order suspending antigen testing pending further evaluation.
State moves to reduce multi-resident rooms
Nov 01, 2020
Massachusetts — Gov. Charlie Baker (R) in October disclosed that he has begun instituting a round of reforms intended to better keep nursing home residents safe during the winter amid the pandemic.
Also in the News for Thursday, Oct. 29
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 29, 2020
Ensign to return additional $23M in federal relief funding … CMS moves to remove Kansas nursing home from Medicare program, threatens $14K fine for coronavirus failures … More COVID-19 deaths happen...
Biden, Trump diverge on approaches for long-term care, Medicare
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 28, 2020
While President Donald Trump would seek to cap the overall federal contribution to Medicaid and increase state flexibility, former Vice President Joe Biden would look to expand the program to provide more...