NY’s Cuomo, NJ’s Murphy ignore request to explain controversial nursing home policies
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 22, 2020
Govs. Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) and Phil Murphy (D-NJ) have both refused a request from House GOP members asking them to explain their policies for nursing homes during the coronavirus pandemic.
DOJ probe on states’ nursing home policies draws criticism
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 04, 2020
The Department of Justice is being accused of deploying a partisan attack in an effort to humiliate Democratic governors after it announced a potential probe into four state’s controversial nursing home...
Thousands of nursing home workers protest over staffing standards
By
Danielle Brown
May 06, 2022
More than 2,000 Pennsylvania nursing home workers protested Wednesday in front of more than 32 facilities statewide in a push for better wages, staffing and job standards.
Long wait times for licenses complicate nurse hiring
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 24, 2022
Nurses are growing increasingly frustrated with significant delays getting licenses needed to work in new states, an accommodation employers increasingly need to address severe staffing shortages.
Investigation into alleged COVID-era neglect reveals previous short-staffing cover-up, prosecutors say
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 26, 2021
A criminal investigation into one Pennsylvania nursing home led to an indictment against a related facility’s former administrator, who now faces federal charges for inflating staff reports.
Local vaccine mandates adding punishing pressure
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 14, 2021
Philadelphia is among several cities and states to adopt their own mandates ahead of federal rule for healthcare workers that is expected later this month. Fast-approaching deadlines may trigger an avalanche...