Court says OSHA can enforce vaccinate-or-test mandate for large companies; opponents appeal to Supreme...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 20, 2021
The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration can enforce its COVID-19 vaccinate-or-test mandate for employers with 100 or more workers, at least for now, after a three-judge...
New online graduate certificate programs focus on healthcare business
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 11, 2022
Purdue University recently added certificates in healthcare operations and healthcare quality improvement to the online graduate-level programs offered through the university’s Department of Public Health.
Business briefs for Thursday, June 25
Jun 25, 2020
Economists largely back the Fed’s outlook, according to Reuters survey … Marcus & Millichap announces death of Co-Chairman William A. Millichap … Employers can discipline new union members: NLRB...
Business briefs for Monday, Jan. 25
Jan 25, 2021
Successful vaccination rollout at CT long-term care facility laid out early in the pandemic … IRS institutes new relief measures for the low income housing tax credit program … New operator Imagine...
Governors home in on SNF resident care, performance
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 20, 2021
Skilled nursing facilities’ care of residents and performance are the focus of actions by governors on both coasts as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Business briefs for Tuesday, Dec. 1
Dec 01, 2020
More than 50% of seniors have been targeted by Social Security scams in the past three months … Senior living communities helping drive demand for ultraviolet-C lighting … Unemployment insurance linked...
Younger retirees more interested in finding meaning and purpose: survey
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 13, 2021
Traditional views of retirement are fading, and younger retirees are likely to continue working in an “encore” or “second act” career, according to a recent survey.
Gen Xers, millennials have less saved for retirement than previous generations: survey
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 23, 2021
For anyone born after 1965, planning for old age has a different outlook from the previous generations.
Biden proposes $88.2 billion over five years to prepare for future pandemics
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 30, 2022
Even as the country works to recover from the COVID-19 public health crisis, the Biden administration is preparing for future pandemics by proposing $88.2 billion for pandemic preparedness in its fiscal...
Observe the ‘4 Ms’ when caring for those who care for residents, expert says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 02, 2022
In taking care of staff members, long-term care providers must ensure that the “four “Ms” are met: what matters most, medications, mobility and mind. That’s according to Emily Nicoli, MS, RN, chief...