HHS updates FAQs for Provider Relief Fund … Strong infection control, limited physical contact among key recommendations for welcoming back nursing home visitors … Nearly half of U.S. nursing homes...
Researchers call on skilled nursing operators to prioritize immigrant workforce
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 24, 2020
The needs of immigrant workers should be a top concern of nursing home operators during the coronavirus pandemic in order to prevent severe workforce shortages within the industry and protect the high-risk...
Kramer: Industry won’t return to the ‘old normal’ after COVID-19
By
Danielle Brown
May 07, 2020
The long-term care industry will never be the same following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a leading expert.
Also in the News for Thursday, Jan. 7
Jan 07, 2021
Record fraudster Esformes appealing $43 million in federal penalties stemming from conviction … $600K federal grant is aimed at helping nursing homes implement COVID-19 mitigation practices … NC officials...
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Jun 23, 2021
12 Pennsylvania nursing home workers approve strike plans … Ohio lawmakers closer to passing law allowing cameras in resident rooms … Immigration reform an option to help address workforce shortages...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Feb. 24
Feb 24, 2021
SNF COVID cases declining faster than overall cases … State AARP group pushes for long-term care reform as COVID cases drop … Private-equity ownership leads to higher resident death rates, increase...
Also in the News for Thursday, June 9
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 09, 2022
Illinois nursing homes fined a combined $200K for safety violations … Workers launch national campaign to reform nursing home staffing levels, wages … All Louisiana nursing homes now required to have...
First responders show the love
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 01, 2020
Direct care staff members at a New York-based facility received a special form of thanks from the community for their COVID-19 efforts.
Also in the News for Thursday, May 27
May 27, 2021
CEO: Referrals from elective surgeries are rebounding, but skilled nursing referrals still lag … North Carolina transitions nursing home residents from Medicaid managed care to Medicaid Direct … NY...
More RNs, smaller facilities called keys to improving nursing homes: report
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 14, 2021
Nursing homes should be mandated to employ more registered nurses and create smaller living communities, say seniors advocates investigating ways to improve the industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.