Residential care community worker one of the most dangerous jobs in US
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 25, 2023
Residential care community and nursing facility direct care workers have one of the top five most dangerous jobs in America, according to a personal injury firm.
More news for Thursday, Aug. 24
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 24, 2023
Watermark Retirement Communities earns ‘High Performer’ status in HRC-SAGE LEI … Older adults fastest-growing cannabis clientele … Routine vaccines can cut risk for later Alzheimer’s disease...
NIC senior housing certificate program seeks status as professional qualification credential
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 23, 2023
A first-of-its-kind professional certification program for finance and investment professionals is being launched to meet the expected increased demand for an industry on the cusp of accepting its largest...
COVID-19 wrongful death claim can move forward as assisted living provider appeals to move case to federal...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 21, 2023
A COVID-19 wrongful death lawsuit against a Pennsylvania assisted living community can move forward in state court after a district court denied a federal immunity protection argument to move the case...
Staffing, cost of care, living conditions top bones of contention for prospective AL residents and operators,...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 18, 2023
As a wave of baby boomers continues to shape the senior living landscape, a new white paper looks at top concerns those prospective residents are raising in evaluating their options, and provides best...
Dynamic pricing, easier sales concepts urged for senior living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 18, 2023
When it comes to senior living pricing strategies, one expert encourages operators to stand out from the crowd with dynamic pricing based on inventory.
State becomes first to strip Medicaid asset limit
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 17, 2023
Low-income older Californians soon won’t need to prove their asset levels to be eligible for Medicaid long-term care, after the approval of a state plan amendment.
Law targeting staffing agency tactics removes providers from staffing ‘hostage situations’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 17, 2023
Senior living advocates say passage of a nurse staffing agency bill in New Hampshire will prevent providers from being forced to pay ransom in a “sort of hostage situation” for temporary nurses.
Tackling workforce challenges at all levels
Aug 17, 2023
Lisa Hardy, president and CEO of Emerald Communities, shares her thoughts on tacking workforce challenges at all levels of an organization—from recruiting and retention and pipeline development to...
More news for Thursday, Aug. 17
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 17, 2023
CMS extends spousal impoverishment rules for married applicants, HCBS recipients … PSA campaign targets early detection of Alzheimer’s in Hispanic/Latino community … Florida’s first LGBTQ+-centric...