HEALS Act falls short for seniors but provides some support for industry’s business operations
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Amy Novotney
Jul 30, 2020
Some industry leaders expressed disappointment this week over the latest coronavirus relief package introduced Monday by Senate Republicans.
Department of Labor announces virus-related liability protections in light of executive order
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Amy Novotney
Apr 29, 2020
In a move that may provide leverage in the battle for legal immunity for long-term care providers, the Department of Labor released a statement Tuesday providing some liability protections for meat industry...
Pandemic turnover study aims to give providers better options for recruitment and retention
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Amy Novotney
Oct 05, 2020
Turnover rates among nursing home workers have increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston. Although these workers are particularly vulnerable...
Most large employers expect to offer vaccines to employees on-site: survey
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Amy Novotney
Apr 06, 2021
Many large employers are expecting to offer COVID-19 vaccines on-site for workers by the end of the year, finds a survey released last week by the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions....
Senior housing and care facilities could help employ today’s out-of-work restaurant, hotel and retail...
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Amy Novotney
Mar 20, 2020
As COVID-19 spreads, keeping a full staff will be one of the most pressing issues skilled nursing and senior living facilities will face, experts say. That’s because caregivers who come in contact with...
New measure aims to better protect senior living residents from waterborne illnesses
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Amy Novotney
Jun 14, 2022
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) has signed into law legislation aimed at protecting senior living residents in the state from waterborne illnesses. The measure, signed May 27 and going into effect immediately,...
Concerns over understaffing, family needs likely turnover culprits during pandemic: study
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Amy Novotney
Mar 02, 2021
A substantial percentage of direct care workers have experienced a series of external and work-related challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading many to leave their jobs within long-term care, according...
75 percent of not-for-profit aging service providers need more relief funds: LeadingAge survey
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Amy Novotney
Apr 02, 2021
Approximately three-fourths of not-for-profit long-term senior housing and aging service providers report that when they add up all they have received through the Provider Relief Fund and all other pandemic-related...
Risk management starts with assessment at all levels of the organization: speakers
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Amy Novotney
Nov 13, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating a prolonged period of disruption, change and risk for many senior living organizations. Amidst this, operators must take the time to ensure agile board oversight, dynamic...