Mom always was one of those teachers who was “rewarded” for being good. She got the biggest, rowdiest classes each year.
White House to extend PHE designation through April, reports say
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 14, 2022
The federal government will extend the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration until at least April, according to published reports.
Sabra gives discounts to steer 24 facilities to Ensign, Avamere
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 09, 2022
Sabra Health Care REIT made waves Monday when it announced it is moving 24 skilled nursing from one tenant to two others.
The minimum staffing cloud looms. Will any sunlight shine through?
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 26, 2022
As the leaves start to fall in many parts of the US, so has something else: Hope that a rule establishing minimum staffing levels in nursing homes won’t come to happen in spring.
‘Continued chaos’ after SCOTUS declines to hear nursing home-related case, expert says
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James M. Berklan
Oct 18, 2022
either healthcare defendants nor the plaintiffs’ bar fully received what they wanted Monday, when the Supreme Court declined to consider petitions for three cases that could have led to stricter standards...
A cruel convention of working in long-term care
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James M. Berklan
Oct 13, 2022
If one phrase covers the scenes, it’s that along with some back-slapping and frivolity, there’s also always time for deep, earnest business talk.
1 week to go: Pinnacle Award nominations due for LTC veterans
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James M. Berklan
Oct 13, 2022
The nomination window for McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards for long-term care veterans is just a week away. The program honors industry professionals who have had a long-time impact on the sector.
Parkinson: Nursing home sector pinning hopes on ‘Medicaid adequacy’ rule
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James M. Berklan
Oct 11, 2022
After characterizing business conditions as “never worse,” the skilled nursing sector’s top advocate said stakeholders need more help from both the federal and state governments to forge a viable...
NASL becomes ADVION in ‘inspired’ move; home health, outpatient services gain focus
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James M. Berklan
Oct 10, 2022
The National Association for the Support of Long-Term Care officially became ADVION Sunday night when the association of ancillary services providers unveiled its new name and expanded focus at its annual...
Making progress and readers who irk us
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 29, 2022
Long-term care has huge needs and technology can be the tool to satisfy its oversized demands. This gives us hope.