Support, data, immigration reform necessary to address caregiver workforce shortage
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 08, 2023
Supportive environments to increase retention, domestic and immigration policy reform, and solid data-gathering measures are among the recommendations coming out of a new report addressing the direct care...
This robot comes with snacks: Delivery model is a stress reliever for busy staff, admin says
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 06, 2023
Two mobile robot units introduced to LTC sites in Ohio have helped reduce the staff burden by delivering food and snacks to residents.
‘Joint employer’ rule will have ‘particularly negative impact on senior living,’ senators say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 27, 2023
The National Labor Relations Board’s new “joint employer” rule will have a “particularly negative impact on senior living arrangements,” the top Republican member of the Senate Special Committee...
DOL rule increases cap for H-2B nonimmigrant visas
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 22, 2023
US Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued a temporary final rule to increase the cap for H-2B nonimmigrant visas by up to 64,716 additional visas for fiscal year 2024.
Online training program for assisted living develops out of home care program
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 03, 2023
An online training program for assisted living caregivers is being developed and tested based on another program that was created for unlicensed caregivers of people living in the greater community.
Legislators introduce bill for additional funding for nursing programs in community colleges
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 30, 2023
Bipartisan legislation introduced Thursday by Reps. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) and Juan Ciscomani (R) supports additional funding for nursing programs at community colleges.
Most healthcare businesses optimistic about future of economy
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 18, 2023
More than half of healthcare professionals participating in a new survey said they expect the United States economy to improve over the next 12 months.
$1.6 million grant will help older workers train for CNA, other healthcare roles
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 11, 2023
The National Council on Aging has received a $1.6 million AmeriCorps Seniors grant to test a program to train adults aged 55 or more years to become certified nurse assistants, electrocardiogram technicians...
Legislators introduce bill to retain nurses in Ohio
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 03, 2023
Long-term care providers in Ohio appear to be left out of a newly introduced bill aimed at retaining nurses in the Buckeye State and alleviating some of the final burdens associated with earning a degree...
Assisted living supply increasing, but access remains a challenge for most older adults: AARP
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 29, 2023
Three years after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the nation, major gaps in care for older adults and people with disabilities persist, particularly in attracting and retaining the long-term care workforce and...