University initiative aims to kickstart CNA interest, retention
By
Joe Bush
Oct 10, 2022
A new university-level program aims to help retain existing CNAs and build a new workforce, adding to a spate of higher-education initiatives aimed at attracting entry-level nursing staff.
Also in the News for Wednesday, Sept. 7
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 07, 2022
Nursing homes picked up 12,000 workers in August … Life plan communities bracing for inflationary pressures following 2021 comeback … OIG urges CMS to reduce Medicare payments for certain catheters...
Melanie Byron named administrator of SGMC nursing home
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 14, 2022
South Georgia Medical Center has named Melanie Byron nursing home administrator for SGMC Lakeland Villa.
Nursing home resident presents ‘Job Well Done’ awards to staff
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 07, 2022
A Georgia nursing home resident wanted to show his appreciation for staff members and facility partners for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. So, he decided to hold a special award ceremony...
Georgia nursing home residents share sweet wedding day
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 12, 2022
A love story forged over shared lunches and purloined desserts has a sweet ending.
Georgia nursing home resident gets quarantine-styled 100th birthday celebration
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 21, 2021
Turning 100 years old is no small feat, especially during an unprecedented public health crisis. A Georgia nursing home rose to the occasion and didn’t let the ongoing pandemic stop its 100th birthday...
Bill requires visitations to resume in nursing homes even during public health emergencies
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 10, 2021
Georgia providers would be required to provide access to some visitors even during public health emergencies under a proposal recently approved by state lawmakers.
Court ponders whether to allow secret video recording in criminal case against former nursing home workers
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 22, 2020
A criminal case against a former nursing home worker in the death of a resident will hinge on whether a video recorded in the senior’s room without the facility’s permission is legal and can be used...
Nearly 12k nursing homes receiving point-of-care testing in second distribution wave
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 24, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has unveiled the names of nursing homes set to receive the COVID-19 point-of-care testing devices in its second wave.
Also in the News for Wednesday, March 14
Mar 14, 2018
NIC co-founder Tony Mullen, heart attack victim, mourned by former colleagues … Nursing home staff, families complain about major problems with Georgia’s online and phone complaint services...