Third class of MA-Cs graduates from industry-sponsored program
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 29, 2023
The Arkansas Health Care Association recently graduated its third cohort of students in its medication assistant–certified (MA-C) training program.
Business briefs, Nov. 7
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 07, 2023
“No end in sight” for vaccine challenges … DOL offers webinar to help long-term care employers reduce wage violations … FHA proposes changes to reverse mortgage program … Minimum staff proposal...
Unionization may decrease staffing turnover in nursing homes: study
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 16, 2023
As nursing homes prepare for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed staffing mandate for nursing homes — 0.55 hours per resident day for registered nurses and 2.45 hours per resident...
REITs focused on long-term care are ‘unsung heroes’ of investing, asset manager says
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 29, 2023
Real estate investment trusts with portfolios heavy in skilled nursing and senior living assets are being called the “unsung heroes” among investments by the author of one online post.
Legislative committee considers locating child care centers in nursing homes
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 27, 2023
Child care centers could be located in nursing homes under a proposal discussed Monday by the South Dakota Study Committee on Sustainable Models for Long Term Care.
Bipartisan Senate bill aims to increase nurse training programs
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 22, 2023
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced legislation meant to address the nursing shortage affecting healthcare providers and communities throughout the United States.
A Place for Mom launches national online directory of more than 15,000 SNFs
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 08, 2023
Senior living referral service A Place for Mom expanded its services into the skilled nursing sector Wednesday with the launch of an online directory, NursingHomes.com.
OSHA announces final rule that could mean additional reporting for providers in January
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 18, 2023
The Department of Labor on Monday announced the final version of a rule that could mean additional reporting requirements for some senior living and nursing home providers starting in January.
Business briefs, July 6
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 06, 2023
Sonida announces steps meant to improve financial position … Union hails new staffing ratios in Pennsylvania … Oklahoma Legislature approves $47.8M for SNFs … Fly flag or stay out, proposed age-restricted...
Strawberry Fields REIT plans $102 million purchase of 18 SNFs, 5 ALs
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 16, 2023
Senior living and care real estate investment trust Strawberry Fields REIT, based in South Bend, IN, plans to expand its portfolio with a $102 million purchase of 18 skilled nursing facilities and five...