Connecticut’s largest union of healthcare workers has reached a tentative agreement to raise the minimum wage in several of the state’s nursing homes to $15 per hour.
Study across Genesis facilities finds marked difference in COVID outcomes for boosted residents
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 08, 2022
Vaccine boosters appeared to play a key role in preventing COVID–19-associated morbidity and mortality across two large LTC systems.
Time to roll up those sleeves and mandate vaccines
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 24, 2021
For the last month or so, we’ve spotlighted successes from the COVID-19 vaccine front, trying to understand which strategies truly help providers drive up acceptance rates. Even the smallest details...
Sabra expects skilled care occupancy rebound in 2019, though mom and pops may face some struggles
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 10, 2018
While occupancy of its skilled nursing properties might not be quite up to snuff, a CEO of one of the field’s top operators says we may be reaching bottom, with a much brighter 2019 on tap.
How to do it … Improving readmission rates
Oct 01, 2014
The finest rehab care in the world is only as good as the diligence therapists display before, during and after a resident’s stay. And it could make the difference between a successful transition...
AHCA elects members of defector group to Board of Governors
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 16, 2005
The American Health Care Association has elected three leaders from a rival organization, the Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care, to its newly created 15-member Board of Governors.
Pullout from AHCA still ‘on,’ group says
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 17, 2005
Even though the American Health Care Association elected three leaders from a rival organization to its newly created 15-member Board of Governors, a withdrawal from the AHCA is still “on,”...
National Health Care appoints Michelle Costa chief clinical officer
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 07, 2022
National Health Care Associates, Inc. has named Michelle Costa its new chief clinical officer.
PA healthcare association, foundation partner to recognize providers
May 02, 2018
The group representing Pennsylvania long-term care providers is teaming up with a private charity as a way to help recognize its members’ caregivers for exceptional patient care.
Hendrix tapped as new nurse leader in the Bronx
Apr 17, 2018
One of the largest post-acute providers in the northeast has named a new top nurse executive.