White House announcements do nothing to help non-nursing home settings, LeadingAge says; AARP opposes...
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 12, 2020
The White House’s recommendation that all states test nursing home residents and staff members for the novel coronavirus over the next two weeks, and President Trump’s comment that “we have prevailed”...
Industry groups seek immunity from pandemic-related lawsuits for operators
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 28, 2020
While national and state associations seek legal immunity against claims arising out from actions related to fighting COVID-19, a House task force has prioritized long-term care and affordable senior housing...
Government PPE plans could have ‘grave consequences’ for senior living residents, staff, groups say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 27, 2020
Federal and state advocates for senior living and home- and community-based services providers say it is a mistake for governments not to prioritize these providers’ needs for personal protective...
PPE, COVID-19 testing could depend on provider reporting, associations say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 13, 2020
Communicating COVID-19 information to authorities, residents and staff could help ensure that operators get the personal protective equipment and testing they need, two national associations said Saturday....
Provider groups dispute judge’s claim that senior living is unsafe during pandemic
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 31, 2020
A provider organization in Texas is educating residents, families and the general public about the relative safety of senior living communities and nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic after a public...
States impose coronavirus rules for long-term care; AMDA, ACHCA conferences affected by COVID-19
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 12, 2020
As the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on Wednesday, citing 118,000 cases and 4,291 deaths in 114 countries, several states have imposed new rules on assisted living communities...
Assisted living administrators to face heightened scrutiny after audit
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 28, 2020
Assisted living communities and nursing home leaders and potential leaders in Arizona will face heightened scrutiny after the findings of a recent state audit.
‘Baseless’ lawsuit said to be part of ‘ongoing campaign’ that could affect operators across the...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 19, 2020
One of the country’s largest senior living operators is pushing back against a potential class action lawsuit in California, calling its claims “baseless” and “categorically false.” The outcome...
Bill would strip assisted living operators of ability to sign death certificates
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 11, 2020
Assisted living communities and nursing homes no longer would have the authority to sign resident death certificates under a bill introduced in the Georgia General Assembly. Instead, long-term care facilities...
Researchers call for improved state websites about assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 31, 2020
Improving the information available about assisted living communities on state websites could help steer prospective residents and their families to communities that best meet their needs and minimize...