Bipartisan legislation seeks CHANGE to Alzheimer’s detection, screenings … Assisted living residents encouraged to prepare for August licensing changes in Minnesota … North Dakota Supreme Court denies...
Call for audit of Arizona’s long-term care system follows governor’s move to dissolve regulatory...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 13, 2021
Fallout continues over an Arizona long-term care licensing body’s approval of a license for a convicted felon, with AARP Arizona now calling for an audit of the state’s entire long-term care system.
Ohio drops assisted living staff testing requirement; Florida ends all pandemic restrictions
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 05, 2021
Fully vaccinated assisted living staff in Ohio now are exempt from routine COVID-19 testing, according to a new Ohio Department of Health order.
Florida bill criminalizing financial exploitation, abuse of older adults is on governor’s desk
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 30, 2021
Legislation criminalizing the financial exploitation and abuse of Florida’s older or disabled adults is awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature.
Essential caregiver requirements gain traction for senior living in wake of pandemic’s unintended isolation...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 29, 2021
Assisted living communities would be required to grant visitation rights to residents during public health emergencies under legislation proposed by North Carolina lawmakers.
Provider fines exceed $155,000 for not reporting visitation policies weekly
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 29, 2021
South Carolina assisted living communities and nursing homes have been hit with at least $155,550 in fees for not submitting timely weekly reports to the state that describe their visitation policies and,...
Bill requiring visitation during public health emergencies closer to becoming law
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 26, 2021
The Oklahoma Senate last week passed what one senior living association is calling a “compromise bill” requiring long-term care facilities to have a visitation plan in place for future public health...
Law limits use of antipsychotic drugs in assisted living communities
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 22, 2021
A bill signed into law by Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday is designed to slow the overprescribing of antipsychotic drugs to residents of assisted living communities and other long-term care facilities.
More news for Monday, April 19
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 19, 2021
COVID-19 outbreaks rise in assisted living in Colorado despite vaccinations … Massachusetts LTC COVID deaths drop after state adopts federal counting standards … Massachusetts updated guidance allows...
Kansas is latest state to adopt COVID liability protections for senior living operators
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 14, 2021
Kansas is the latest state to adopt COVID-19 immunity protections for assisted living operators. House Bill 2126, signed into law last week by Gov. Laura Kelly, provides immunity from civil liability for...