Effort would add ‘residents’ bill of rights’ to Florida constitution
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 22, 2018
The man behind a proposal that would add a “Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility Residents’ Bill of Rights” to the Florida constitution says it is an effort to “establish a...
State News for May 2015
May 08, 2015
ILLINOIS — The state’s House of Representatives will soon debate a new bill that would allow nursing home residents and their families to place video or audio monitoring devices in facility rooms.
Camera-loaning program expansion concerns New Jersey provider groups
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 10, 2017
The expansion of a camera-loaning program in New Jersey means that families of senior living residents now may be equipped to secretly record the care of their loved ones, but organizations representing...
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.
More news for Tuesday, May 25
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 25, 2021
Bipartisan legislation seeks CHANGE to Alzheimer’s detection, screenings … Assisted living residents encouraged to prepare for August licensing changes in Minnesota … North Dakota Supreme Court denies...
Also in the news for Tuesday, May 22
May 22, 2018
HC-One, Britain’s biggest care home business, reportedly for sale … Minnesota officials make progress investigating elder abuse reports … CMS should continue prior authorization projects,...
Feelings of social disconnection heighted by pandemic, holidays
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 21, 2020
The holidays can be a lonely time for older adults. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic may magnify that social disconnection.
Michigan prepares to deliver COVID-19 booster shots to long-term care residents first
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 27, 2021
In anticipation of next month’s federal rollout of COVID-19 booster doses, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) issued an executive directive Wednesday directing state agencies to prioritize long-term...
Assisted living operators face potential fine increases, administrator licensure requirement
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 27, 2021
Assisted living operators in Colorado may face increased fines and a requirement that all administrators be licensed if a state lawmaker has her way.
Florida bills would extend COVID-19 liability protections for long-term care facilities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 18, 2022
Florida senior living leaders are welcoming news that COVID-19 liability protections may be extended for long-term care facilities still in the midst of the pandemic.