OIG estimates 1 in 4 for-profit nursing homes not meeting infection preventionist requirements
By
John Roszkowski
Aug 21, 2024
Nearly 1 in 4 for-profit nursing homes may not be complying with federal requirements regarding the designation and training of infection preventionists. to oversee infection control practices at their...
Should nursing home workers with COVID stay on the job? This study says yes
By
John Roszkowski
Aug 19, 2024
Mandated furloughs for nursing home employees with mild COVID-19 symptoms may exacerbate existing staffing shortages and lead to worse resident health outcomes than allowing those employees to work while...
Another state relaxes English proficiency requirements for nurse aides to ease shortages
By
John Roszkowski
Jul 29, 2024
New Hampshire is changing state law to allow individuals with limited English proficiency to become licensed nursing assistants.