States address assisted living visitation in legislation
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 09, 2021
Legislation to require assisted living communities and other long-term care facilities to grant visitor access to residents during extended lockdowns is under consideration in some states. The move comes...
Identifying highest-risk assisted living communities key to tackling next outbreak: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 22, 2024
The public health response to COVID-19 in assisted living communities in New York highlights the need to identify those communities at highest risk of infectious disease outbreaks to provide necessary...
Resident visitation rights law avoids ‘unintended consequences’ concerns raised by senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 08, 2022
Resident and patient visitation rights in Florida healthcare settings received a boost on Wednesday after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the No Patient Left Alone Act into law.
Industry groups seek immunity from pandemic-related lawsuits for operators
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 28, 2020
While national and state associations seek legal immunity against claims arising out from actions related to fighting COVID-19, a House task force has prioritized long-term care and affordable senior housing...
NJ law increases requirements, decreases some fines in reporting of suspected abuse cases
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 08, 2017
A new law in New Jersey increases reporting requirements for long-term care workers who suspect abuse or exploitation in their facilities but “inexplicably” reduces the maximum fine by 90%...
State News July 2014
Jul 01, 2014
ILLINOIS — Democratic Gov. Patrick Quinn was expected to sign legislation designed to reverse decades of race-based disparities in the care provided in all types of long-term care settings.