Religious nursing homes have more severe violations, fewer complaint-driven inspections than counterparts:…
By
Danielle Brown
May 20, 2022
Religious nursing homes are less likely to undergo complaint-driven inspections despite being found to have more severe violations due to traditional norms that may prevent residents from reporting violations,…
More testing helps slow COVID outbreak spread, but vaccine remains king
By
Danielle Brown
May 20, 2022
Non-pharmaceutical interventions, such as mask wearing and increased testing, better helped skilled nursing providers minimize how many people got sick from COVID-19 even amid high community transmission,…
Another state pours fresh cash into CNA recruitment
By
Danielle Brown
May 20, 2022
As many as 3,000 certified nursing assistants could find their way into Wisconsin nursing homes through a $6 million investment by the federal government into its workforce development program.
Also in the News for Friday, May 20
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Danielle Brown
May 20, 2022
Two common bacteria can linger in nursing homes despite multiple cleanings: study … Candida auris outbreaks reported across Nevada SNFs, acute care facilities … Dementia diagnosis linked to higher…
As Medicare Advantage grows, experts say, so do hard-to-fight denials
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 19, 2022
In addition to sagging Medicare Advantage payment rates, some skilled nursing providers also find themselves routinely doing battle to get paid for services they’ve already delivered.
Forget the add-on role: Here’s who really wants that infection preventionist job
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Danielle Brown
May 19, 2022
SCHAUMBURG, IL. — Skilled nursing facilities should shift away from handing infection preventionist roles to floor nurses and instead recruit professionals with a background in the field to ensure their…
Seniors’ long-COVID symptoms often overlooked, confused with aging
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 19, 2022
Long COVID may hit seniors with symptoms that mimic the effects of aging — leading to oversight or misdiagnosis.
Also in the News for Thursday, May 19
By
Danielle Brown
May 19, 2022
CDC: COVID rates spiked over last month, WHO reaffirms usefulness of second booster for some groups … AMA poll finds job satisfaction dropping for healthcare workers … DOL Chief Walsh backs immigration…
Push for tougher SNF licensing rules heats up
By
Danielle Brown
May 18, 2022
California lawmakers are continuing to press for some of the nation’s toughest requirements for potential nursing home buyers.
Reports: Feds will extend public health emergency
By
Danielle Brown
May 18, 2022
Several COVID-related waivers and flexibilities important to long-term care providers will remain in place at least through July after it was revealed the Biden administration plans to extend the public…
5 states permanently increased nursing homes’ minimum staffing requirements since COVID, analysis shows
By
Danielle Brown
May 18, 2022
Nearly a dozen states have changed their minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Long-term care leaders can have ‘the best of both worlds,’ experts assert
By
Danielle Brown
May 18, 2022
CHICAGO — No long-term care leader should have to sacrifice their personal life in order to achieve career goals, industry experts stressed during the latest McKnight’s thought-leadership panel discussion.
Also in the News for Wednesday, May 18
By
Danielle Brown
May 18, 2022
Nursing home residents 100 and older had lower hospitalization rates for COVID-19 .. Maryland nursing home workers walk off job over staffing, patient care issues … News org broadens access to report…
With REIT ownership of SNFs at 12%, experts question compatibility of business and healthcare goals
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 17, 2022
Last year, real estate investment trusts owned an estimated 12% of all skilled nursing facilities, a level that Harvard researchers say should push policymakers to “ensure that the REIT business model…
Federal vaccine mandate pushed coverage up 40%, without worker exodus: study
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 17, 2022
Nursing home workers’ COVID-19 vaccination rates increased by 25 percentage points in the months after the federal government mandated that they receive the shots, a KFF analysis finds.
$15 million program will tackle behavioral health barriers in LTC
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 17, 2022
A $15 million grant program could kickstart a new approach to behavioral healthcare delivery in U.S. nursing homes, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday.
Ditch the cash-only mentality for these ‘ready, set to go’ hiring strategies, pros advise
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 17, 2022
Combining pay increases with innovative benefits and a culture that rewards loyalty is a vital way to improve long-term care hiring and retention, six industry leaders said last week.What doesn’t work…
Also in the News for Tuesday, May 17
May 17, 2022
CA budget offers $1,000 bonuses to nursing home workers, encourages match … Skilled nursing demand patterns reverse course: NIC … FDA approves new injectable diabetes drug, expected to be a big draw…
Providers receive invaluable workplace lessons from 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award winner
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 16, 2022
Thursday night’s Women of Distinction awards dinner welcomed guests from coast to coast.
Nurse aide flexibilities would stay 2 more years under new bipartisan bill
By
Danielle Brown
May 16, 2022
COVID-19 flexibilities on temporary nurse aide (TNA) certification requirements would be extended for 24 months after the public health emergency ends under a new federal proposal.
