Kentucky lawmakers make ‘essential caregiver’ program permanent
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 02, 2022
“Essential caregiver” provisions set to expire this past Monday were given a lifeline by Kentucky legislators who made the visitation program permanent.
States address assisted living visitation in legislation
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 09, 2021
Legislation to require assisted living communities and other long-term care facilities to grant visitor access to residents during extended lockdowns is under consideration in some states. The move comes...
Essential caregiver requirements gain traction for senior living in wake of pandemic’s unintended isolation...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 29, 2021
Assisted living communities would be required to grant visitation rights to residents during public health emergencies under legislation proposed by North Carolina lawmakers.
Eviction bill amendment does little to address real problem, industry experts say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 24, 2024
An amendment to a Wisconsin bill that would change the time attached to a senior living eviction notice would do little to address a “highly emotional and stressful time for everyone” and does not...
Provider groups push back against assisted living visitation policy bill
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 01, 2021
A South Dakota bill that would require assisted living communities to create and post visitation policies is facing pushback from senior living organizations in the state.
Assisted living providers, workers could share in $77 million investment in workforce
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 23, 2021
Assisted living providers and direct care workers stand to benefit from a potential $77 million investment in the long-term care workforce in Wisconsin.
Bill addresses isolation prevention, but that’s already ‘extensively covered,’ industry experts...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 20, 2023
A bill recently introduced by Ohio lawmakers seeks to prevent pandemic-related isolation of residents in assisted living and other congregate living settings from ever happening again. But industry advocates...
Florida lifts assisted living visitation restrictions despite COVID-19 case status
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 29, 2020
Despite an average daily increase in COVID-19 cases in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that the state will begin allowing outdoor visitation at assisted living communities and nursing homes, regardless...
As long-term care job vacancies approach 30 percent, report suggests solutions
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 08, 2022
As workforce vacancies near 30% among Wisconsin long-term care operators, a new report from a coalition of provider organizations recommends funding sustainability, certification flexibility and compassion...
Delaware to begin reviewing indoor visitation plans for assisted living communities today
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 08, 2020
Delaware will begin reviewing proposed plans from eligible assisted living communities and nursing homes to begin reopening for indoor visitation.