Newberry-Ferguson named CEO of Village at Manor Park
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 02, 2020
Linda Newberry-Ferguson, former CEO of the Rehabilitation of Hospital of Wisconsin, has been named president and CEO of Village Manor Park Healthcare & Community Living in West Allis, WI. Newberry-Ferguson...
SNF occupancy decreases to lowest levels since 2012: NIC
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Danielle Brown
Jun 02, 2020
Skilled nursing occupancy levels dropped 132 basis points to 83.4% during the month of March as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic — the lowest since 2012, according to new data released by the National...
IC issues existed before COVID-19: GAO
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 01, 2020
Infection control deficiencies were widespread throughout nursing homes before the pandemic, according to a May report by the Government Accountability Office.
Experts: Taking care of basic needs key during pandemic
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 01, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on both staff and residents, taking the time to provide a leadership team with a refresher on psychological first aid can go a long way, according to a...
Downtown urban flavor
By
John Andrews
Jun 01, 2020
White Plains (NY) Institute is situated on a city thoroughfare, allowing residents to become part of an active neighborhood.
June FocusOn Briefs
Jun 01, 2020
»Kronos introduces employee contact-tracing capability Kronos in late April introduced an automated reporting capability for employee contact tracing that will be available to Workforce Dimensions, Kronos...
Feds ‘irresponsible’ to pass COVID-19 testing burdens on to providers, states
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 01, 2020
Providers are again calling on the federal government to offer additional funding and resources for coronavirus testing to all aging services providers to help them meet new regulations.
The incredible shrinking brain
By
Gary Tetz
May 28, 2020
For those of you seeking a different coping path through this pandemic, might I suggest walking, gardening, swimming or dancing. I say this because a new preliminary study suggests that people who do those...
Lifespace Communities appoints Nicholas Harshfield as CFO
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 20, 2020
Nicholas “Nick” Harshfield has been appointed chief financial officer of West Des Moines, IA-based Lifespace Communities, effective July 1.
Skilled nursing occupancy slips as COVID-19 pandemic rages: NIC
By
Danielle Brown
May 20, 2020
Occupancy at skilled nursing facilities took a hit following the onset of the coronavirus pandemic after showing signs of stabilization for several quarters, new data from the National Investment Center...