The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in June that it is trying to ensure healthcare providers have an ample supply of influenza vaccines for the upcoming flu season.
Stricter requirements for nursing home buyers ‘certainly coming,’ provider leader says
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 27, 2022
The state of Pennsylvania is pushing to adopt stronger requirements and regulations during the application and review process for potential nursing home buyers before a change in ownership can be approved.
‘Light at the end of the tunnel’: 95% of nursing home residents taking vaccine, Parkinson says
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 04, 2021
A vast majority of nursing home residents are signing up to receive the first dose of available coronavirus vaccine, according to the leader of the nation’s largest nursing home association.
Today’s the day! Final call for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 14, 2020
Today is the last day to nominate an exceptional female leader for the 2nd annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards.
January/February FocusOn Briefs
Jan 31, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine priority populations vary by state, city; States should complete COVID-19 vaccinations of all LTC residents, workers by March, AHCA says; and AMDA’s new COVID-19 vaccine PowerPoint can...
Pleas answered: Texas providers set to receive nearly $400 million for staffing
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 21, 2021
After calling on state lawmakers to invest $400 million and help long-term care address critical workforce shortages, Texas providers are closer to receiving their wish after a critical funding bill was...
Lawmakers want upcoming COVID-19 relief funds to prioritize nursing homes in states with high shares...
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 20, 2020
Several Democratic lawmakers are suggesting that long-term care facilities in areas that have higher shares of COVID-19 deaths and cases should be first in line to receive future federal relief funding.
Nursing homes, administration reach deal over federal arbitration rule
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 16, 2019
A federal rule that prohibits long-term care facilities from requiring residents to sign a binding arbitration agreement as a requirement for receiving care could be delayed for some nursing facilities,...
Visa program called useful tool for hiring long-term care workers
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 22, 2022
Long-term care providers struggling with finding workers have a unique opportunity to create a pipeline of foreign workers, thanks to a visa program being used by thousands of companies across the country.
Also in the News for Tuesday, Sept. 14
Sep 14, 2021
CDC updates guidance for routine COVID testing in nursing homes … True rate of antipsychotic use in nursing homes unknown due to some diagnoses … Most seniors believe healthcare workers should be required...