OSHA suspends implementation of COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 17, 2021
The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration says that it is suspending enforcement of its COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard after a court ordered...
Vaccination, labor availability ‘critical’ to restoring occupancy, performance: Omega
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 08, 2021
The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has helped stem the spread and adverse effects of the coronavirus pandemic, but senior living operators continue to battle with increasing costs driven by the scarcity...
Vaccine mandates not scaring workers away, Sabra CEO says
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 05, 2021
Labor issues are slowing the senior living and care industry’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, but operators should not spend much time worrying that they will lose workers if they implement...
Labor Department issues COVID vaccine requirement for companies with 100 or more employees
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 04, 2021
U.S. companies employing 100 or more workers must develop, implement and enforce a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, unless they adopt a policy requiring employees to choose to either be vaccinated...
CMS issues reg requiring COVID-19 vaccination for long-term care workers
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 04, 2021
Long-term care and other healthcare facilities that participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs must develop COVID-19 vaccination policies for their workers by Dec. 5, and all eligible workers must...
Census limited as more than 12,000 assisted living positions go unfilled in Minnesota
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 11, 2021
More than 12,000 positions in Minnesota assisted living communities are unfilled, with almost a third of assisted living providers reporting that they are limiting census due to staffing levels, according...
Workforce issues, pandemic relief funding and vaccine access are priorities for new NCAL executive director
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Lois A. Bowers
Oct 08, 2021
LaShuan Bethea was announced as the National Center for Assisted Living’s next executive director in July and in September succeeded Scott Tittle. But she is no stranger to long-term care or to NCAL.
Culture, communication, wellness efforts make for ‘Best Workplaces’
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 23, 2021
As the coronavirus pandemic has continued into 2021, senior living providers have put more emphasis on the mental and physical health of their employees, and those efforts have paid dividends in the form...
Say it loud, say it proud
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 02, 2021
Let’s celebrate those workplaces where a high level of vaccination has been achieved and those employees who have taken this step to protect themselves and those they serve.
Asking the tough questions about senior living’s enduring challenge
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 25, 2021
When the COVID-19 pandemic finally ends, senior living operators will be able to exhale and look back to gather lessons related to workforce challenges. Some industry-wide insights that might be helpful...