Governor announces $6.5 million to train 1,500 long-term care caregivers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 10, 2022
Arizona is dedicating $6.5 million to train 1,500 caregivers to work in long-term care, Gov. Doug Ducey (R) announced Thursday to coincide with Arizona Nurses Week.
Senators re-introduce legislation to improve vetting, training of caregivers in nursing homes
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 15, 2022
Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Scott (R-SC) re-introduced legislation Monday designed to help nursing homes improve their vetting and training of caregivers to help ensure resident safety.
Judge rejects sick leave and emergency family leave restrictions
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 05, 2020
A federal judge has struck down the Department of Labor’s restrictions on which workers can access a temporary federal paid leave program, according to court documents released Monday.
Industry groups seek immunity from pandemic-related lawsuits for operators
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 28, 2020
While national and state associations seek legal immunity against claims arising out from actions related to fighting COVID-19, a House task force has prioritized long-term care and affordable senior housing...
Worker shortage hits long-term care more than other healthcare sectors, report shows
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 16, 2022
Every sector in healthcare has felt the sting of the current worker shortage, but none more so than long-term care, according to a report issued this month by the Department of Health and Human Services...
Some senior living operators add vaccine access to marketing toolkits to help rebuild occupancy
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 25, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic sends occupancy rates plummeting in senior living communities, some operators are adding vaccine access to their marketing toolbox in a bid to entice prospective residents and...
Unprecedented global crisis brought out best in SNF caregivers, report finds
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 28, 2022
Nursing home caregivers went beyond normal expectations throughout the unprecedented global crisis brought on by the coronavirus, asserts a new report from the American Health Care
Three-fourths of LTC operators say they may not survive the year: AHCA/NCAL survey
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 30, 2021
Only a fourth of nursing homes and assisted living communities participating in a recent survey by the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living said they are confident they...
AHCA warns that two-thirds of nursing homes are operating at a loss
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 17, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is pushing many skilled nursing operators close to bankruptcy, according to a new survey by the American Health Care Association. The organization surveyed 953 nursing home operators...
Most nursing homes losing money: AHCA survey
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 14, 2020
COVID-19 had led to increased costs and financial hardship among nursing homes across the nation, according to a survey of 463 nursing home operators conducted earlier this week by the American Health...