A positive medication management change for assisted living communities
By
John LaHood
Sep 23, 2019
A new law allows certified medication aides to administer liquid morphine to residents in assisted living communities who have been prescribed the drug by a licensed physician.
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...
12 weeks of bereavement leave may be on tap for New York workers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 03, 2018
New York employers would be required to give all employees 12 weeks of paid time off if a close relative dies, under a bipartisan bill awaiting Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s signature.
State Supreme Court decisions narrow pandemic-related liability protections for providers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 14, 2023
A pair of state high court rulings this week put senior living and other long-term care providers on notice that pandemic-related liability protections aren’t a given.
Career pathway programs can mitigate workforce shortages: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 21, 2023
Some states are looking at developing career pathway programs as a strategy to address or mitigate workforce shortages in long-term care, according to a recent report from the National Conference of State...
West Virginia: Applicant screening working
Oct 02, 2015
A screening program for assisted living and other workers with direct access to long-term care residents in West Virginia has flagged nine job applicants as not eligible for employment since its Aug....
Wisconsin: Dementia bills pass committees
Feb 07, 2016
Wisconsin lawmakers are considering 10 bills designed to aid those with dementia, although senior living groups oppose one of the measures.
Bill allowing visitors for long-term care residents during emergencies heads to governor’s desk
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 03, 2021
A bill that would give North Carolina long-term care residents the right to receive visitors during emergencies is awaiting the signature of Gov. Roy Cooper (D) after receiving legislative approval this...
Georgia adopts COVID-19 liability shield law for healthcare facilities, providers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 19, 2020
Georgia has become the latest state to enact legislation designed to shield healthcare facilities and providers from legal liability related to the spread of COVID-19.
Florida bill criminalizing financial exploitation, abuse of older adults is on governor’s desk
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 30, 2021
Legislation criminalizing the financial exploitation and abuse of Florida’s older or disabled adults is awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature.