Washington state facilities accused of banning window visits
By
Danielle Brown
May 18, 2020
Washington state providers are defending themselves against complaints that their facilities have stopped window visits during the coronavirus pandemic.
Arbitration deal reached
Oct 18, 2019
ARKANSAS — Two Arkansas nursing homes and the federal government reached a deal to delay a rule that prohibits long-term care facilities from requiring residents to sign a binding arbitration agreement...
Fast-acting staff reduced death toll at nursing homes struck by tornadoes
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 14, 2021
The quick thinking by a 57-year-old licensed practical nurse and her co-workers at an Arkansas nursing home during a deadly tornado Friday night likely saved the lives of dozens of residents, leaders said.
Marselas leads McKnight’s haul at APEX Awards
Jul 18, 2022
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News Senior Editor Kimberly Marselas has been honored with a top prize for writing and also an Award of Excellence for her blogging in the 2022 APEX awards program. Staff Writer...
Nursing home providers sue over alleged misallocation of $150M in COVID-19 funding
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 09, 2020
Long-term care providers in Pennsylvania are accusing the state of withholding more than $150 million in federal funding meant to support nursing homes during the public health crisis.
CMS no longer requiring surveyors to be fully vaccinated in order to inspect facilities
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 17, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has rescinded guidance that says surveyors who are not fully vaccinated shouldn’t participate on the onsite survey team when inspecting certified providers.
Licenses at risk for nursing facilities that don’t meet new emergency preparedness rules, official...
Jan 05, 2020
Long-term care facilities in Florida that have yet to comply with new emergency preparedness requirements, which include installing permanent or temporary generators, could lose their licenses, according...
Providers believe COVID vaccine mandates will ultimately decrease chances of workers leaving
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 27, 2021
The nation’s second largest nursing home association doesn’t expect the long-term care industry to see a mass exodus of workers if more providers enact COVID-19 vaccine mandates for its employees....
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Aug 24, 2021
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CDC: Repeated testing pivotal
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 01, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s director stressed the need for repeated testing of staff members to stop the spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes.