Operators without backup generators are feeling the heat
By
John O'Connor
Apr 08, 2021
Some Texas lawmakers are pretty ticked off at senior living communities these days. Or at least the settings without backup power generators.
COVID-19 liability protection bill goes to Kentucky governor as shield laws gain traction among states
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 06, 2021
Kentucky lawmakers last week sent to Gov. Andy Beshear for his signature a COVID-19 liability protection bill that extends immunity to a narrow group of essential service providers, including senior living...
Washington long-term care insurance program, a ‘compliance nightmare,’ may face ERISA preemption
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 05, 2021
Washington state passed the nation’s first publicly-operated long-term care insurance program in 2019 to help offset assisted living and other costs.
More news for Wednesday, March 31
Mar 31, 2021
Man appeals death sentence for Village Shalom, other murders … New York relaxes rules for visitation and communal activities in assisted living … iN2L, Saltbox TV launch streaming service for senior...
Florida measure will give operators new COVID-19 liability protections
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 29, 2021
A bill providing COVID-19 liability protections for assisted living communities and other long-term care settings in Florida is on its way to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature.
More news for Monday, March 29
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 29, 2021
Vaccinated senior living residents in Massachusetts now can host vaccinated guests in rooms, with masks … Florida lawmakers consider establishing stockpiles of PPE to sell during emergencies …...
New York operators request $75 million in ‘essential funding’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 26, 2021
A New York coalition of assisted living associations and adult care facilities are seeking a one-time $75 million “essential funding” allocation from the state. Funds will be used to help frontline...
Business briefs for Friday, March 26
Mar 26, 2021
‘Detrimental to patients and taxpayers’: House hearing lambasts private-equity ownership in nursing home industry …To improve nursing home staffing, nursing curriculums should train more focus on...
More news for Thursday, March 25
Mar 25, 2021
Michigan Supreme Court to hear arguments related to death of independent living resident who wandered into cold … Acts Retirement–Life Communities partners with Wilmington University for employee...
Visitation, vaccination, essential caregivers highlight state reopening plans for assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 22, 2021
As vaccination rates increase among senior living residents and staff, states are following the federal government’s lead in relaxing restrictions.