SNF’s ‘Rainbow Wing’ meant to ‘ensure all residents feel comfortable and safe’ … Alaska affiliate of AHCA/NCAL changes name … Acts Retirement–Life Communities marks 50th anniversary …...
Business briefs, May 27
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 27, 2022
PointClickCare’s Julieann Esper Rainville tops Women Leaders in Healthcare Software list … County health department raises starting hourly wage for nurses aides to $19 to compete with private facilities...
GAO, OSHA testify regarding Labor Department agency’s preparedness for future emergencies
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 26, 2022
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s role in protecting the nation’s long-term care and other workers, and the agency’s preparedness to act in the event of another public health emergency...
Business briefs, May 26
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 26, 2022
New report highlights resident impact of ongoing economic crisis in nursing homes … Labor Department updates FMLA guidance on mental health, job protected leave … State regulators skipped SNF inspections...
Report: Public health emergency will be extended again
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 18, 2022
The Department of Health and Human Services is expected to extend the public health emergency before it expires in mid-July, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.
Business briefs, May 18
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 18, 2022
With REIT ownership of SNFs at 12%, experts question compatibility of business and healthcare goals … AHCA adds a partner to long-term data cooperative … StaffHealth.com launches mobile app for nurses...
Worker shortage hits long-term care more than other healthcare sectors, report shows
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 16, 2022
Every sector in healthcare has felt the sting of the current worker shortage, but none more so than long-term care, according to a report issued this month by the Department of Health and Human Services...
Bill aims to build up nursing home workforce
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 16, 2022
Federal legislation introduced Thursday would extend temporary pandemic-era allowances in an effort to build up the nursing home workforce.
Business briefs, May 12
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 12, 2022
Governor’s budget includes $211.2M for direct care workforce … Organizations ask HHS to extend the public health emergency … Cincinnati SNF to close by end of year
Business briefs, May 6
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 06, 2022
Massachusetts becomes first state certified as ‘Age-Friendly Employer’ … Metro area population growth mostly flat, according to Census Bureau data … Nominations for 2022 AHCA/NCAL awards programs...