Long-term care in the mix as states respond to Supreme Court’s gun control decision
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 28, 2022
Calling the right to carry a concealed weapon a “recipe for tragedy,” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) on Friday pledged to expand a state list of locations where firearms cannot be carried to include...
Staffing trends study could create roadmap for helping long-term care industry
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 23, 2022
The state of Pennsylvania is undertaking a study of staffing trends during the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to determine how to help the long-term care industry.
Criminal penalties now tied to elder abuse convictions in Iowa
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 21, 2022
Elder abuse charges now carry criminal penalties after Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) signed a measure into law last week.
‘Vague’ new wrongful death statute could drive up cost of business, provider groups say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 07, 2022
A bill extending the statute of limitations for filing wrongful death claims and expanding those who can recover damages was passed by the New York legislature and is awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D)...
New law has involuntary discharge, administrator education requirements for assisted living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 06, 2022
Assisted living communities in Colorado face new requirements related to involuntary discharges and administrator education requirements under a law signed last week by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis.
Robot companions rolling out in New York, targeting older adult well-being
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 27, 2022
A tabletop robot designed specifically for older adults is making its way into the homes of 800 New York residents, including those who live in senior living communities.
Washington best, Nevada worst in new ranking of outlook for older adults
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 16, 2022
Washington state helps older adults live their best lives, whereas Nevada is at the bottom of states having the most improved outlook for older adults, according to a new ranking.
$1.3 billion omnibus bill targets Minnesota’s long-term care workforce crisis
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 28, 2022
A comprehensive health and human services reform bill passed Tuesday by the Minnesota Senate aims to address the state’s long-term care workforce crisis.
More news for Thursday, April 28
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 28, 2022
Spiritual care visits now required in senior living in Arizona … Ruling rejects central premise of suit against WA’s LTC insurance program … One study says older adults not worried about aging in...
Resident visitation rights law avoids ‘unintended consequences’ concerns raised by senior living
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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.