Aegis Living, SLR recognized for achieving elevated memory care standards
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 26, 2024
Two assisted living and memory care providers have earned certifications for meeting elevated standards of care for people living with dementia.
Coalition to promote ‘common sense solutions’ in senior living and care
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 26, 2024
Three Arizona senior living and care advocacy organizations are partnering to promote “common sense solutions” for long-term care and counter negative perceptions of providers that appear in the lay...
‘Joint employer’ rule effective date now March 11
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 26, 2024
The National Labor Relations Board’s “joint employer” rule now is set to go into effect on March 11 after a federal judge granted a stay last week.
False Claims Act settlements, judgments top $2.68 billion, set record for number
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 26, 2024
False Claims Act settlements and judgments exceeded $2.68 billion in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, with more than $1.8 billion of the total related to matters involving healthcare fraud, including...
Labor Department announces $200 million in grants for apprenticeships in nursing, hospitality, other...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 26, 2024
The US Department of Labor has announced the availability of almost $200 million in grants to support public-private partnerships that “expand, diversify and strengthen” registered apprenticeships...
Business briefs, Feb. 26
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 26, 2024
Bills would limit assisted living liability claims against ‘passive investors’ … Bassett extends sign-on bonus program; up to $35K offered to RNs, $20K for others … Trestle partners with Solinity...
Actions & Transactions, Feb. 26
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 26, 2024
JLL secures $18 million for Jaybird Senior Living to acquire two senior living communities in Iowa … Lutheran Senior Services acquires New Horizons PACE … Clearwater Living opens new senior living...
Level of burnout higher for women in healthcare occupations
Feb 23, 2024
Gender-specific factors that have a direct link to well-being include job satisfaction, psychological health and work-life integration.
Electric bike injuries, hospitalizations increased significantly in recent years
Feb 23, 2024
The incidence of head injuries has outpaced e-bike injuries overall.
Physical activity may cut heart failure risk in women
Feb 23, 2024
The findings were seen for overall accelerometer-measured physical activity and light or moderate-to-vigorous activity, as well as for steps per day.