Florida — Two proposed bills in Florida could mean fewer inspections for nursing homes within the state.
Presence of an ombudsman could worsen survey results
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 04, 2019
Nursing homes could be subject to worse deficiency outcomes — which could lead to fines and a decreased star rating — if an ombudsman is present during annual surveys, according to new research.
Most using agencies to cover shift gaps
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 01, 2020
A majority of senior housing and skilled nursing operators were relying on staffing agencies or temporary workers to meet their workforce needs as of mid-November, a provider survey revealed.
Surveyors get tested
Oct 01, 2020
MINNESOTA — Nursing home surveyors in Minnesota are now being tested for COVID-19, after state officials faced criticism for allowing the inspectors to go into facilities without first being tested for...
Fall deadline still ‘on’ for some RoP rules
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 06, 2019
Though some provisions in phase three of the Requirements of Participation have been delayed for a year, there are still several critical aspects operators need to be prepared for by their November 28...
IC issues existed before COVID-19: GAO
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 01, 2020
Infection control deficiencies were widespread throughout nursing homes before the pandemic, according to a May report by the Government Accountability Office.
October IT Update
Oct 01, 2020
Nursing home residents would have quicker access to breakthrough technologies as treatment options under a new Medicare coverage pathway proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Reader Poll: Who is the most underappreciated segment of your facility?
Feb 02, 2020
Reader Poll: Who is the most underappreciated segment of your facility?
Under federal pressure, state ends suspension of antigen following concerns about inaccurate results
Nov 01, 2020
After the federal government threatened to take action against the state, Nevada in October rescinded its statewide order suspending antigen testing pending further evaluation.
State moves to reduce multi-resident rooms
Nov 01, 2020
Massachusetts — Gov. Charlie Baker (R) in October disclosed that he has begun instituting a round of reforms intended to better keep nursing home residents safe during the winter amid the pandemic.