NCAL updates member targets for turnover, antipsychotic use and more
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 15, 2018
The National Center for Assisted Living has released updated targets for the four focus areas of its Quality Initiative.
A chance to stabilize the senior living workforce
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 09, 2023
The federal government’s proposed staffing mandate for nursing homes ultimately would affect assisted living providers, too. But CMS is accepting comments through Nov. 6.
Long-term care struggles to rebound to pre-pandemic staffing levels: analysis
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 23, 2023
Staffing in long-term care dropped drastically at the start of the pandemic and is unlikely to rebound to pre-pandemic levels until 2027. That’s according to a recent analysis of US Census data by the...
Assisted living’s ‘fragile’ workforce is under ‘threat’ from SNF staffing rule: NCAL leaders
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 04, 2024
Assisted living providers must brace for the impact of increased regulation, experts at the AHCA/NCAL Congressional Briefing warned Monday.
The factor more important than occupancy
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 08, 2018
NCAL Day speakers think something other than occupancy should be operators’ top priority.
‘There’s always tension’: NCAL addresses fears of increased federal regulation of assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 07, 2023
Lobbying federal decision-makers for legislation that would benefit the assisted living sector may come with some risk of increased federal scrutiny, American Health Care Association / National Center...
Business briefs, June 6
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 06, 2024
Federal IT strategy should include long-term care, coalition says … State senate says legislation will protect long-term care workers … 23 Good Samaritan locations, 6 Ecumen communities earn 2024...
Workforce issues at forefront as assisted living providers gather in DC
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 05, 2023
Assisted living workforce issues are expected to dominate discussions when representatives of the National Center for Assisted Living and its affiliated organizations gather today and tomorrow in the nation’s...
More news for Monday, June 3
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 03, 2024
CMS updates Medicaid adult core healthcare quality measurement sets and mandatory reporting guidance … Report accuses Biden administration of weaponizing government at expense of workers … AHCA/NCAL...
Careers in Aging Week celebrates workers, highlights challenges and opportunities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 20, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic not only propelled assisted living and skilled nursing into the global spotlight; it also highlighted continuing workforce challenges in the industry. This week, the industry celebrates...