Industry groups launch online resource for senior living and care careers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 14, 2024
The Minnesota state partner of LeadingAge and Argentum and the state affiliate of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living have partnered on an online resource meant to...
Legislative committee considers locating child care centers in nursing homes
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 27, 2023
Child care centers could be located in nursing homes under a proposal discussed Monday by the South Dakota Study Committee on Sustainable Models for Long Term Care.
Investment will help staffing initiatives in assisted living, nursing homes
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 26, 2023
The Nebraska Health Care Foundation, part of the Nebraska Health Care Association, the state affiliate of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, will use a Health of...
Some out-of-state nurses allowed to practice in Pennsylvania starting Sept. 5
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 28, 2023
Beginning Sept. 5, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses from 40 other states who hold multistate licenses through the Nurse Licensure Compact, or NLC, will be able to provide in-person and telehealth...
Long-term care staffing challenges likely to worsen, commission reports
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 10, 2023
Staffing challenges in long-term care are only expected to get worse, according to a report released Monday by the Pennsylvania Joint State Government Commission.
Advocates urge governor to veto 3 ‘flawed’ bills penalizing use of overtime for nurses
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 26, 2022
Long-term care advocacy organizations are urging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) to veto three bills related to the use of mandatory nurse overtime in nursing homes and home care agencies.