Bills would protect assisted living communities as operators look for state to ‘have their back’...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 02, 2021
Bills introduced in the Florida House and Senate would offer differing levels of COVID-19 liability protections for assisted living communities and other long-term care settings.
New York assisted living communities adopt ‘new normal’ in reopening phase
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 10, 2020
As New York’s assisted living communities prepare for the next phase of reopening, they are adopting a “new normal” for operating that will include new best practices in the midst of the COVID-19...
Essential caregivers ‘crucial’ to residents during pandemic, public health experts say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 07, 2020
Essential caregivers play a “crucial role” in the care and support of residents, so assisted living communities and other long-term care settings should establish policies and procedures related to...
COVID-19 liability protections for long-term care providers extended by Florida Legislature
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 14, 2022
A bill extending COVID-19 liability protections for long-term care and other healthcare providers is awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature after Florida Legislators passed it last week.
Connecticut to pay research firm $450,000 to review state’s COVID-19 response in senior living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 09, 2020
The state of Connecticut will pay a research firm $450,000 to conduct an independent review of the state’s COVID-19 response in assisted living communities and nursing homes, Gov. Ned Lamont announced...
Federal, state governments should follow Florida’s lead in sending COVID-19 tests to assisted living...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 10, 2022
A national senior living association is calling for other states and the federal government to follow suit after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said his state would provide up to 1 million rapid COVID-19...
Pennsylvania approves regional approach, $295 million in aid to combat COVID-19 in long-term care
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 01, 2020
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday signed into law a bill establishing a regional approach to combating COVID-19 in senior living and care communities, along with nearly $300 million in funding to assist...
Assisted living misses out on $45 million for COVID testing due to governor’s veto
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 04, 2021
Legislation that would have provided $45 million over two years to assisted living communities in Maryland to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing for residents and staff members has been shut down by Gov....
Senior living industry concerned as Nebraska drops mask and distancing mandates
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 14, 2020
Beginning today, nearly all of Nebraska’s social distancing restrictions will end as Gov. Pete Ricketts moves the state into the fourth phase of its reopening plan.
Five-point plan will protect older adults, caregivers, LeadingAge says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 08, 2020
With several states beginning to reopen businesses but COVID-19 still a threat, LeadingAge on Thursday unveiled a five-point plan of actions it deems essential to protecting older Americans and frontline...