Operator bemoans ‘detrimental’ viral video inviting unvaccinated caregivers to apply for open positions
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 26, 2021
A Salem, OR, senior living recruiter’s viral Tik Tok video appealing to unvaccinated caregivers is a “distraction” that has been “detrimental to serving the needs of our residents,” according...
Could a national vaccine mandate be coming to senior living?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 24, 2021
Following Wednesday’s announcement that COVID-19 vaccines will be mandated by the federal government for nursing homes, could a similar national requirement be in store for senior living? It might be...
Keep a grip on your quality controls as value-based purchasing expands in home health
By
Don Spiers
Aug 19, 2021
Regardless of your case mix or the types of patients you serve, your agency has the ability to succeed in this Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Model.
Medical marijuana use in assisted living is possible, with careful planning
By
Brian Rath
Aug 16, 2021
Assisted living communities can meet their residents’ desire for marijuana use with careful consideration and planning.
Recruiting and retaining isn’t rocket science, employment attorney tells NAHC members
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 12, 2021
Atlanta employment attorney William Vail offered some basic advice Wednesday to National Association for Home Care and Hospice members struggling to recruit and retain workers.
COVID-19’s lesson about the importance of self-directed care
By
Greg Strobel
Aug 12, 2021
While it’s hard to find a silver lining in the COVID-19 pandemic, one can be found in the home healthcare industry, where the COVID-19 crisis reinforced the critical need for flexible and affordable...
New, tighter COVID-19 rules coming for Oregon
Aug 11, 2021
New rules in Oregon come as battles over masks rage in some other states.
Summer of fun
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Aug 11, 2021
Residents at Woodridge, a DePaul senior living community in Monroe, NC, have had a lot of fun this summer. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
Sabra ‘completely committed’ to senior living, ‘actively reviewing’ $2 billion in deals
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 06, 2021
Sabra Health Care REIT President and CEO Rick Matros said Thursday that the real estate investment trust remains “completely committed to continuing to grow in senior housing,” despite its decision,...
M and A activity is hot, with private equity, large home care firms driving deals, finance leaders say
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 05, 2021
Demographics, a global pandemic and potential changes in tax laws are the tailwinds driving strong merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in home care and hospice for the foreseeable future. That was the...