COVID-19 liability protection bill goes to Kentucky governor as shield laws gain traction among states
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 06, 2021
Kentucky lawmakers last week sent to Gov. Andy Beshear for his signature a COVID-19 liability protection bill that extends immunity to a narrow group of essential service providers, including senior living...
More news for Friday, April 2
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 02, 2021
Worker pleads guilty to embezzling a quarter-million dollars from Indiana senior living community by impersonating CFO … Ohio Legislature considers bill allowing assisted living residents to put security...
COVID-19 fueling surge of data, reporting demands
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2021
Recognition of the importance of infection control is the source of the new requirements, expectations
COVID-19 fueling surge of data, reporting demands
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2021
Documenting everything from finances to resident care is front and center in the efforts of long-term care administrators and operators this year. The reason? Infection control. Thanks to the pandemic,...
FocusOn Briefs: Medication Management
Apr 01, 2021
Following the Food and Drug Administration’s emergency use approval of the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccines, Kaiser Family Foundation analyses have emerged showing which states and cities are in need...
Biden’s infrastructure plan includes prioritized funding for affordable housing, long-term care
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 01, 2021
President Biden unveiled a $2 trillion, eight-year infrastructure plan on Wednesday with a nod to the needs of older adults and the long-term care industry. The first phase of the president’s American...
Why I am joining Sunrise Senior Living
By
Jack R. Callison Jr.
Apr 01, 2021
The draw for me to join the Sunrise family is very straightforward.
Healthcare labor union helping unemployed fast-food and hotel workers pursue careers in senior living
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 31, 2021
Last year as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold across the country, requests for certified nursing assistants rose 25% in New York City alone, according to an analysis published last week in the Wall Street...
Home Care briefs for Friday, March 26
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 26, 2021
Home care workers in 16 cities Thursday demand Biden invest $450B in caregiving … Novus Hospice CEO pleads guilty to healthcare fraud … University of Cincinnati researchers invent telehealth...
People in the news, March 23
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 23, 2021
Appointments, promotions and other news at Beztak, Bridges by EPOCH, Discovery Senior Living, Integral Senior Living, Landis Communities, Legacy Healthcare Services, LTC Properties, Maplewood Senior Living,...