A win for home care: Providers applaud withdrawal of MFAR proposal
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Danielle Brown
Sep 16, 2020
Providers cheered federal health officials’ decision to withdraw a proposal they warned could cut up to $50 billion nationwide from the Medicaid program annually.
What makes a top long-term care leader? Panel of distinguished honorees share what it takes
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Danielle Brown
May 24, 2021
Holistic thinking, multitasking and critical thinking are key characteristics young leaders — especially women — should develop to advance in the workforce. Those attributes were among several recommended...
‘Real secret to success’ for long-term care leaders is building strong, knowledgeable team: panelists
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Danielle Brown
Jun 01, 2021
Having the willingness to hire and guide people who are smarter or know more than you is a key to building and leading a successful team in the workplace, agreed a panel of honorees during the recent McKnight’s...
COVID-19 legal advice: ‘Document your efforts’
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Danielle Brown
Apr 17, 2020
A legal expert is urging providers to document everything related to their response to the coronavirus pandemic. It’s a move that could help skilled nursing and senior living organizations defend themselves...
CMS vaccine mandate blocked in 10 states by federal judge
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Danielle Brown
Nov 30, 2021
The Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate for healthcare workers has been at least temporarily halted in 10 states following an order issued by a federal judge Monday afternoon.
Financial relief and liability protection not enough for LTC industry: Gleckman
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Danielle Brown
Aug 27, 2020
Financial relief from the government and liability protections from coronavirus-related lawsuits won’t be enough to fix long-standing flaws in the long-term services and supports system, a leading expert...
COVID-19 making it even harder for SNFs to recruit, retain workers
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Danielle Brown
May 21, 2020
Long-term care providers around the country are struggling to hire and retain workers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Focus On: Feds consider reopenings, but some are urging caution
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 01, 2020
Concerns are growing about resident loneliness and other coronavirus challenges, but infection risks still loom large.
Providers see slight increase in COVID vaccine uptake among staff
By
Danielle Brown
May 05, 2021
Long-term care staffers are increasingly opening up to the COVID-19 vaccines, according to the latest insights from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
Workers at 11 Illinois nursing homes strike for better pandemic pay and working conditions
By
Amy Novotney
Danielle Brown
Nov 25, 2020
An Illinois nursing home operator could be without its regular workforce for a prolonged period after about 700 workers walked off on the job after contract negotiations stalled.