US health officials urge indoor masking in major cities as ‘tripledemic’ rages
Dec 12, 2022
During the past few weeks, COVID-19, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus have made millions of Americans ill.
Bill increasing paid sick leave from 3 to 5 days awaits governor’s signature
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 15, 2023
Employers in California would be required to allow workers to take five days of sick leave per year, rather than the three days currently required by law, under legislation passed Wednesday by the California...
Advanced wound assessment and classification systems help even the busiest of staff to spot concerns and choose best-fit solutions.
New EEOC enforcement plan focuses on diversity, inclusivity, discrimination tied to AI, long COVID, pregnancy
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 25, 2023
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is doubling down on efforts to protect workers from discrimination involving artificial intelligence, pregnancy and long COVID, according to a strategic enforcement...
American Stroke Association, Feb. 7-9
Feb 20, 2024
The conference featured presentations that emphasized basic, clinical and translational medicine and provided insight into the prevention, management and treatment of stroke.
Updated guidance on workplace harassment covers misgendering pronouns, bias over bathroom use, more
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 02, 2024
Final guidance published last week by the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission aims to clarify for employers, employees and others their obligations related to harassment in the workplace.
Service-providing jobs increase by 373,000, according to ADP report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 10, 2023
Service-providing jobs increased by 373,000 in June, according to a new report produced by the ADP Research Institute. Annual pay was up 6.4%.
Students-in-residence program targets training, staffing shortages
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 22, 2023
A partnership between a senior living provider and higher education is targeting the training and development of the next generation of certified nursing assistants while addressing staffing shortages.
Dining robot pilot project finds benefits for senior living employers, staff, residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 05, 2022
Faster service, improved employee safety and well-being, and enhanced employee recruitment, retention and morale were among the benefits realized in a 90-day pilot project testing the use of robot servers...
This senior living community has celebrity chef, restaurant open to public
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 17, 2022
When The Hacienda at Georgetown opens near Austin, TX, in early 2023, the amenities on the 13-acre campus will include fine-dining meals prepared by celebrity chef Stephan Pyles.