Visitation bill could have unintended consequences for assisted living, advocates say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 04, 2022
Legislation aimed at strengthening resident and patient visitation rights in Florida healthcare settings could have unintended consequences for assisted living communities, according to some senior living...
Bill would change adverse incident reporting requirements
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 24, 2019
A new bill in Florida that would change the way assisted living communities report so-called adverse incidents is being described by one lay media outlet as “anti-consumer,” but the legislator behind...
Bipartisan working group to suggest assisted living changes in wake of pandemic
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 03, 2020
Connecticut is launching a bipartisan working group to evaluate and address challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and to make recommendations on changes needed in assisted living communities...
Time’s up: Minnesota implements new assisted living licensure law this weekend
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 30, 2021
As Minnesota prepares to implement a new assisted living licensure law this weekend, the majority of providers have transitioned and are ready to go by Sunday’s deadline, according to one senior living...
‘A lot on the line in November,’ NCAL executive director says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 08, 2018
The outcome of the midterm elections Nov. 6 will determine whether assisted living operators will have another fight for Medicaid on their hands, National Center for Assisted Living Executive Director...
Staffing trends study could create roadmap for helping long-term care industry
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 23, 2022
The state of Pennsylvania is undertaking a study of staffing trends during the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to determine how to help the long-term care industry.
128 charges against 3 highlight importance of licensed assisted living facilities, ombudsman says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 25, 2019
Three Maryland residents face a collective 128 charges of abuse and neglect of a vulnerable adult, financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult, embezzlement, theft, fraud and operating a combined total...
Utah camera bill headed to governor’s desk
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 03, 2016
The Utah bill that would require assisted living communities to grant resident requests to install monitoring equipment in their rooms soon will be headed to the desk of Gov. Gary Herbert, where the bill’s...
Elder advocates call for more funding for assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 10, 2019
Minnesota consumer advocates on Tuesday told state legislators to put their money where their mouths are and provide “substantial funding increases” for elder care in addition to bringing their plans...
COVID liability tops 2021 legislative agendas in several states
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 17, 2021
COVID liability laws are topping the 2021 priority lists for legislators in at least three states.