A new subsidiary of turn-around firm Healthcare Management Partners will focus on senior care facilities. HMP Senior Solutions’ offering for nursing homes and assisted living will include accounting...
Bill could ease surveys
Apr 01, 2020
Florida — Two proposed bills in Florida could mean fewer inspections for nursing homes within the state.
Sentence for resident death
Apr 01, 2020
Ohio — A former Ohio nursing home worker was sentenced to two years of community control, plus added conditions, for her role in a patient’s death that occurred after a fall.
Cuts prompt layoffs
Apr 01, 2020
New York — One New York-based healthcare provider laid off 71 employees following state Medicaid spending cuts that will reportedly cost it $400 million in revenue.
Lawmaker slams proposal
Apr 01, 2020
Washington — A Washington state lawmaker claimed a budget proposal by Senate Democrats isn’t enough to cover a shortfall in Medicaid reimbursement rates to skilled nursing facilities.
First COVID-19 vaccine tests
Apr 01, 2020
Washington — The first test of an experimental vaccine for the 2019 novel coronavirus has begun in Seattle, WA.
State funding for Ohio’s ombudsman program gets $477K increase for more volunteers, facility visits
Apr 01, 2020
More eyes will be on long-term care providers in the state after Ohio approved an increase in funding that will help its ombudsman program add more volunteers and increase visits to facilities and residents.
How to do it … Strategic dining decisions
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2020
Pleasant dining experiences are among the ones seniors hold onto most dearly. Yet too often not enough thought is given to minding the details. That’s where strategic dining decisions can be so critical....
One way to say thanks
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2020
Ever feel like you’re really cranking it until some show-off makes you look like a rank amateur? Please don’t feel too bad; we’ve all been there.
Coronavirus highlights dedicated workforce
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 01, 2020
Perhaps providers haven’t let down their guard enough, but as of this writing, there hasn’t been panic whenever I’ve talked to them about coronavirus implications. Sure, there’s concern, but more...