Assisted living providers to face increased regulation from bill headed for governor’s signature
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 08, 2024
A bill expected to become law and targeting assisted living reform in Arizona addresses some best practices long touted by industry experts, but it also brings an increase in regulations for providers.
‘Commonsense’ legislation will create efficiencies through joint training opportunities for providers,...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 29, 2024
A bill allowing joint provider / surveyor training on reporting and survey responsibilities has passed the Arizona Legislature and is awaiting the governor’s signature.
Codifying dementia registry would help prioritize brain health resources in Virginia
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 28, 2024
A dementia registry project is poised to become codified into Virginia state law, prioritizing brain health and the equitable allocation of resources.
Workforce grants offer $28 million to recruit, retain new Americans for senior living roles
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 21, 2024
A new $28.3 million grant program in Minnesota is focusing on recruiting and retaining immigrants, refugees and new Americans and their children to work in the state’s assisted living communities and...
Assisted living providers’ continued staffing challenges compromise infection control efforts: report
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 21, 2024
Assisted living communities in New Jersey continue to face significant staffing challenges that compromise infection control effectiveness, according to a recently released report from Montgomery McCracken...
Proposal would permanently allow basic health services in state’s assisted living communities
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 07, 2024
The controversial practice of allowing Massachusetts assisted living nurses to provide skilled nursing care might become permanent if a proposed bill becomes law.
Calling the fire department for a lift assist? Get ready to be billed
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 07, 2024
In cities and states across the country, assisted living communities and nursing homes that call their local fire departments for lift assist services increasingly are being told to pay up, and sometimes...
Settlement removes ‘secrecy clauses’ from assisted living operator’s arbitration agreements, and...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 05, 2024
A settlement that ends a senior living community’s arbitration agreement “secrecy clauses” is being called a “big win” by Arizona’s top attorney, who said she will move to strike down such...
Proposed compromise bill would allow staffing flexibilities in assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 05, 2024
A proposed compromise bill supported by senior living groups, as well as other stakeholders, would allow staffing flexibilities in assisted living settings without changing staffing ratios.
Bills would limit assisted living liability claims against ‘passive investors’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 26, 2024
Two proposed bills that have the backing of Florida’s senior living industry would limit liability claims against “passive investors” who are not involved in the day-to-day operations of assisted...