AHCA offers ‘wake-up call’ on bed and facility counts: 446,000 residents may be displaced
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 24, 2023
A new report paints a troublesome picture of the US nursing home sector at mid-year, with new facility openings at a standstill, even with the number of beds rapidly declining.
Nurses group calls for accountability, protections against attacks on staff
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 24, 2023
A group of leading nurse educators and policymakers are calling for more protections for nurses and staff who care for patients with psychiatric issues, including those in nursing facilities.
Tech guru Scott Code makes connections early
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 11, 2023
Scott Code has seen firsthand how digital technology can help support long-term care providers and keep seniors engaged.
Parkinson says proposed staffing mandate a ‘death sentence’ for rural nursing homes, offers answers
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 19, 2023
Long-term care industry advocates pulled no punches Wednesday when asked at a Sanford Health summit about likely outcomes facing rural operators if CMS’s proposed minimum staffing mandate becomes...