States address assisted living visitation in legislation
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 09, 2021
Legislation to require assisted living communities and other long-term care facilities to grant visitor access to residents during extended lockdowns is under consideration in some states. The move comes...
Provider groups push back against assisted living visitation policy bill
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 01, 2021
A South Dakota bill that would require assisted living communities to create and post visitation policies is facing pushback from senior living organizations in the state.
Essential caregivers ‘crucial’ to residents during pandemic, public health experts say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 07, 2020
Essential caregivers play a “crucial role” in the care and support of residents, so assisted living communities and other long-term care settings should establish policies and procedures related to...
Public health order requires PCR testing for COVID at assisted living communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 16, 2020
Assisted living communities and other long-term care facilities in Colorado will be required to use polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, tests for ongoing weekly surveillance testing of all staff members...
Oregon assisted living communities reopen to indoor visitation this week
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 04, 2020
The Oregon Department of Human Services began allowing limited indoor visitation at assisted living communities, residential care facilities and nursing homes in the state on Monday.
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...
Florida lifts assisted living visitation restrictions despite COVID-19 case status
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 29, 2020
Despite an average daily increase in COVID-19 cases in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that the state will begin allowing outdoor visitation at assisted living communities and nursing homes, regardless...
One-size-fits-all policies prevent ‘meaningful’ in-person visitation in long-term care
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 01, 2020
As the warm weather of summer slips away, Pennsylvania long-term care providers see the same happening with their opportunities for outdoor visitation.
Senior living industry concerned as Nebraska drops mask and distancing mandates
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 14, 2020
Beginning today, nearly all of Nebraska’s social distancing restrictions will end as Gov. Pete Ricketts moves the state into the fourth phase of its reopening plan.
Delaware to begin reviewing indoor visitation plans for assisted living communities today
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 08, 2020
Delaware will begin reviewing proposed plans from eligible assisted living communities and nursing homes to begin reopening for indoor visitation.