One new law requires operators to provide tech for residents; another supports access to dementia screening...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 07, 2021
Assisted living operators in California will be required to provide video conferencing devices for residents under legislation signed into law on Monday. Another new law provides older adults in the Golden...
Long-term care association decries state’s proposed staffing requirement as ‘unfounded, unfunded,...
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 17, 2021
A proposed regulation that calls for Pennsylvania skilled nursing facilities to increase minimum direct staffing hours from 2.7 hours per resident per day to 4.1 would require 7,000 new workers and result...
Increased regulation in assisted living affects resident hospitalizations: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 09, 2021
Increased regulation of certified nursing assistants in assisted living and memory care communities is associated with fewer hospital admissions for residents, but more specific regulations for licensed...
Thousands of Washingtonians look to opt out of long-term care insurance tax
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 09, 2021
Washington state is set to launch next year the nation’s first publicly operated insurance program next year to help offset residents’ future long-term care costs, but not all workers are on board...
Bill allowing visitors for long-term care residents during emergencies heads to governor’s desk
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 03, 2021
A bill that would give North Carolina long-term care residents the right to receive visitors during emergencies is awaiting the signature of Gov. Roy Cooper (D) after receiving legislative approval this...
Support for vaccination mandates in senior living continues to grow
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 01, 2021
At least half of Florida’s assisted living communities already have implemented — or plan to initiate — COVID-19 vaccination mandates for staff members, according to a recent poll.
Several senior living companies sued over COVID-19 vaccine mandate for workers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 30, 2021
Several senior living and care organizations and the state of Maine are being sued by a national religious organization over the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers.
California tops list of states offering best long-term care services for older adults
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 30, 2021
A comparison of cost, access and quality has launched California to the top of MedicareGuide’s list of top states for long-term care.
Michigan prepares to deliver COVID-19 booster shots to long-term care residents first
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 27, 2021
In anticipation of next month’s federal rollout of COVID-19 booster doses, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) issued an executive directive Wednesday directing state agencies to prioritize long-term...
State takes ‘most aggressive action’ against assisted living owner over abuse, neglect, staffing...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 27, 2021
A Colorado assisted living and memory care operator is facing 18 citations and reportedly rare conditions on its license following allegations of abuse and neglect.