AHCA’s Parkinson honors ‘real heroes’ in his own words
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 25, 2024
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News shares Mark Parkinson’s full, unscripted acceptance speech from the 2024 Pinnacle Awards.
Fair Housing Act implications for CCRCs
By
Kevin Cezat
Jan 29, 2024
As a physical therapist who has worked in and visited countless skilled nursing facilities and continuing care retirement communities, I have become painfully aware of how federal and state regulations...
Nursing home staff, others fear CDC revisions to airborne transmission guidelines
By
Amy Maxmen, KFF Health News
Mar 21, 2024
Workers worry that the CDC is repeating past mistakes as it develops a crucial set of guidelines that hospitals, nursing homes, prisons, and other facilities that provide health care will apply to control...
Parkinson: Time for ‘fantastic run’ to end after AHCA credibility, innovation gains
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 21, 2024
At age 66, Mark Parkinson still has plenty in the tank when it comes to championing long-term care causes. But stepping back will still be the right move.
Meet the SNFs meeting the mandate
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 01, 2024
A detailed examination of a proposed staffing mandate and continued review of federal data show there is reason to hope providers could meet stiff, new requirements — with the right support.