Long-term care docs warn why better oversight of diagnostic testing is needed
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John Roszkowski
Aug 03, 2024
Judicious use of testing and pharmacy orders is more critical than ever, a pair of experts in senior care and diagnostic testing emphasized.
New clinical trial studying expanded skilled nursing care in the home
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John Roszkowski
Aug 08, 2024
A first-of-its-kind clinical trial will investigate the feasibility of providing post-acute skilled nursing facility care to patients in their home as a way to help alleviate the skilled nursing crisis...
Insurer not liable for $2.1M in damages in nursing home death case
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John Roszkowski
Aug 05, 2024
The insurer of a now-bankrupt Georgia nursing home is not required to pay $2.1 million in damages to the family of a woman who died at the facility, a federal judge has ruled.
Alleged immigrant labor law violations: Nursing home company seeks dismissal of class-action suit
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John Roszkowski
Aug 07, 2024
A national nursing home company is seeking dismissal of a class-action lawsuit that alleges the company and its staffing recruiter violated US labor laws in the recruitment of immigrant nurses.
Another state relaxes English proficiency requirements for nurse aides to ease shortages
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John Roszkowski
Jul 29, 2024
New Hampshire is changing state law to allow individuals with limited English proficiency to become licensed nursing assistants.