Senator calls for closure of veterans home, site of 13 Legionnaire’s deaths
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 15, 2017
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) is calling for the closure of an Illinois Veterans Home, where 13 residents have died of Legionnaire’s disease since 2015.
Self-inspections and how they provide safety
By
Scott Harkins
May 26, 2017
The appearance of a facility’s buildings and grounds helps form the first impression visitors have.
State News: Connecticut nursing home workers prepare for strike
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2019
As many as 2,500 employees at 20 nursing homes were on the brink of a strike that would begin May 1, according to local reports.
Family pushing for class action lawsuit against provider Revera
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Oct 21, 2016
The family of a resident who died following a stay at a Canadian nursing home is hoping others will join in a $200 million lawsuit against a provider.
Pay attention to this case: County nursing homes face potential for increased liability
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Jul 12, 2022
I wanted to bring to your attention an important case that, while it may not directly affect your facility, potentially may show the increased degradation of nursing home rights. It also may signal the...
A call to action: Using CMP funds to reduce falls in nursing homes
By
Brian Liebel
Nov 01, 2022
Approximately 1.5 million Americans live in nursing homes. The quality of life for these residents is often compromised as they face daily difficulties and challenges, one of which is the risk of falling...
Why COVID may kill the management fee and change LTC deal-making for good
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 02, 2021
If the model of 5% management fees wasn’t dead before COVID, it might well be now, a panel of lenders, investors and operators said Monday at the NIC Fall 2021 conference.
Critics say pressure to lower hospital readmissions may be backfiring
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 12, 2017
Five years after financial penalties went into place for hospitals with high readmission rates, experts are questioning whether falling return rates mean patients actually are faring better.
Exploitation concerns persist as push for immigrant workers grows
By
Josh Henreckson
Dec 13, 2023
Immigrant nurses are already a key demographic in long-term care, and are likely to become more vital in the future. But allegations of coercive labor practices by some providers and staffing agencies...
Proposed rule and quality: What your rehab team should know
By
Renee Kinder
Jun 17, 2021
The future of quality-driven care is coming. Is your therapy team ready? Reviews of the FY 2022 SNF PPS Proposed Rule often highlight key areas related to data trending, lack of budget neutrality and forthcoming...