CNA candidates ‘giving up’ as exam openings fail to keep pace with worker demand
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 27, 2022
Thousands of certified nurse aide candidates are struggling to find exam placements across the US, with many of them under a fast-approaching deadline to become certified before a four-month, temporary...
Breakthrough COVID-19 cases are increasing, but experts say deadly outbreaks aren’t inevitable
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Kimberly Marselas
Aug 12, 2021
Eight months and thousands of vaccinations made an “amazing” difference in two COVID-19 outbreaks at Masonicare’s Wallingford, CT, campus.
Skilled nursing census-drivers found, but integration more critical than ever due to COVID
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 03, 2021
When Virtua Health has a COPD patient ready to leave one of its New Jersey hospitals but not ready for home, discharge planners can tap into a growing network of rehabilitation specialists.
Feds’ spotlight on owners could detract from patient focus, experts warn
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 21, 2022
An effort to improve transparency into nursing home ownership took a major leap forward when federal officials posted previously non-public data Wednesday. But providers and legal experts cautioned that...