Bill would require assisted living communities to have comprehensive disaster preparedness plans
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 02, 2021
Assisted living communities would be required to have comprehensive disaster preparedness plans in place under a bill being considered by the state Legislature in Washington.
HHS nominee Xavier Beccera fortifies California fraud control unit
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 01, 2021
California is elevating and expanding its efforts to uncover and pursue fraud, abuse and neglect cases.
Assisted living residents could earn right to appeal involuntary discharge under proposed bill
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 26, 2021
Assisted living residents would have the right to appeal an involuntary discharge under a bill introduced in the Kansas Legislature.
Assisted living operators warily eye new licensure proposals in Minnesota
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 05, 2021
Minnesota is one step closer to establishing new rules that will establish a new licensing system for assisted living communities.
First bill tied to alleged senior living murders introduced as families seek increased regulation and...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 10, 2020
A grand jury on Tuesday handed down three new capital murder indictments against Billy Chemirmir, already charged with 17 counts of capital murder and two counts of attempted capital murder of older adults,...
States need to step up elder abuse protections in assisted living, other settings: report
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 04, 2020
A new report is calling for increased state action to reduce and prevent elder abuse in assisted living communities and other settings.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed a bill giving senior living organizations limited liability protections on Monday. The legislation would undermine COVID-19 mitigation efforts and endanger public health,...
Senior living operators wrestle with ‘holiday leave’ guidelines amid pandemic
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 23, 2020
As coronavirus cases continue to increase throughout the country, senior living communities and other long-term care settings, and organizations that represent them, are wrestling with the implications...
Assisted living employees to undergo twice weekly testing after spike in COVID-19 cases
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 18, 2020
All employees working in West Virginia assisted living communities and nursing homes will be required to undergo twice weekly COVID-19 testing under a new state executive order.
Assisted living operators must implement plans to prevent social isolation under new law
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2020
A bill requiring long-term care facilities, including assisted living communities, to prevent social isolation in residents was signed into law Friday in New Jersey.