Some stories begin out of necessity. When Carol Stevens was 28 years old, she needed a job. She became a nurse aide before the certification process even existed. Little did she know she would stay in...
Nursing home shortages ‘biggest public policy issue’ for state, nation: Virginia provider exec
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 01, 2023
As the threat of a federal mandate inches closer to reality, nursing homes in Virginia are reporting major difficulties finding qualified staff.
Meet Lori Porter, 2023 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Ron Rajecki
Jul 26, 2023
Learn more about Lori Porter, CEO and co-founder, National Association of Health Care Assistants, Carl Junction, MO.
Meet Hannah Sizemore, 2023 Rising Star
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 09, 2023
Learn more about Hannah Sizemore, Administrator, Barbourville Health & Rehabilitation Center, Barbourville KY.
Meet Genevieve Gipson, 2023 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Ron Rajecki
Jul 24, 2023
Learn more about Genevieve Gipson, RN, MEd, Director and Founder, National Network of Career Nursing Assistants, Norton, OH.
CDC recommends three flu vaccine types for older adults this year
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 25, 2023
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shared its yearly flu shot recommendations on Wednesday, urging older adults to get the vaccine.
Skilled nursing’s 2023 McKnight’s Tech Awards finalists announced
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 21, 2023
Finalists for the 2023 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards were announced today by program organizers.
Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line wins Tech Gold in Quality for falls-prevention program
By
Foster Stubbs
Nov 29, 2023
Editor’s note: McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Home Care are publishing focused articles on the 2023 winners of the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology...
38 nursing homes agree to stop denying admissions to patients being treated for opioid use
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Sep 25, 2023
Three Pennsylvania nursing homes and four provider groups operating numerous facilities have agreed to comply with an order from the state attorney general to admit individuals managing opioid use disorder.
Criminal trial starts for PA nursing home owner, staff accused of falsifying staffing records
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 17, 2023
A co-owner of two Western Pennsylvania nursing homes and several of his former building leaders are on trial this week, defending themselves against extensive federal charges related to Medicaid and Medicare...