OSHA announces final rule that could mean additional reporting for providers in January
By
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.
Remote, hybrid work schedules hurting long-term care recovery, experts say
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 17, 2023
The move toward remote and hybrid work during the pandemic is hurting the long-term care industry and continues to slow recovery, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Minimum staffing requirements good idea in theory only: AHCA/NCAL
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 13, 2023
A federal nursing home minimum staffing mandate “sounds like a good idea, but in practice, it is not,” American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living President and CEO Mark...
Hiring, retaining workers starts with positive company culture
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 12, 2023
A positive company culture affects the bottom line and improves training, recruitment and retention, according to presenters at a Tuesday webinar hosted by Health Dimensions Group.
Employers cannot artificially reduce an employee’s pay rate to avoid paying the proper amount of overtime, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed.
‘Tranquil residential village’ meant to bring normalcy to older adults living with dementia
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 07, 2023
An estimated 8.2 million Americans will be living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia in 2030. One provider is looking at a new-to-the-US model for memory care to support the growing...
Proposed SEC rule would ‘hinder savers’ access to a secure retirement,’ legislators say
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 06, 2023
A proposed rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission would “hinder savers’ access to a secure retirement,” according to a joint letter to SEC Chairman Gary Gensler from Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA),...
Business briefs, July 6
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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...
Medical costs expected to increase 7 percent in 2024: survey
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 05, 2023
PwC’s Health Research Institute is projecting a 7% year-over-year medical cost increase in 2024. The projected medical cost trend in 2022 and 2023 was 5.5% and 6%, respectively.
Benchmark Senior Living says ‘welcome home’ with new campaign
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 29, 2023
Waltham, MA-based Benchmark Senior Living has launched “Welcome Home,” a new advertising campaign meant to highlight the provider’s efforts to make residents feel at home at Benchmark’s 60 independent...