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...
Kramer: Industry won’t return to the ‘old normal’ after COVID-19
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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, 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...
Also in the News for Wednesday, June 23
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, 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...
First responders show the love
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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.
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...
CMS: First reforms will address ownership accountability, worst performing facilities
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 11, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is on a “full court sprint” toward issuing new guidance and regulations to go with President Biden’s plans for nursing home reform, officials said Thursday.
Also in the News for Wednesday, Aug. 11
Aug 11, 2021
Advanced care planning forms being used incorrectly by some nursing homes: study … Arkansas nursing homes, hospitals get $245M in pandemic aid … Kansas reaches agreement to expand services in mental...