MASSACHUSETTS — Four nursing homes in the same county announced they would close by June, chased out of the state by a “reconfiguring” reform meant to improve the quality of care.
Also in the News for Monday, Nov. 21, 2022
By
Joe Bush
Nov 21, 2022
Arizona nursing home residents are least up to date on COVID vaccinations … Report by nursing and health professionals union using data and nursing home worker accounts documents dangerous conditions...
Arizona foundation showers residents with brightly wrapped gifts
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 16, 2021
A Phoenix organization is making sure all local nursing home residents have a gift to unwrap this holiday season.
Administrator who allegedly made employees work while sick with COVID-19 won’t answer questions, surrenders...
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 17, 2021
A former skilled nursing facility administrator who was convicted of felony fraud has surrendered his license to run nursing homes after the state found he made employees work while sick with COVID-19...
Skilled nursing facility guidance part of Arizona’s revised crisis care plan
By
Alicia Lasek
May 27, 2021
The revisions include guidance on honoring care and treatment preferences in federal skilled nursing facilities. The changes follow a complaint against the state brought by national and local disability...
Providers rejoice after receiving liability protections for nursing homes
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 07, 2021
The burden of proof has been raised for those wanting to bring COVID-related lawsuits against nursing homes in Arizona.
More limits on elective surgeries ending, bringing good news for some providers
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 06, 2021
Providers in Arizona could soon see a rise in occupancy numbers thanks to Gov. Doug Ducey (R) rescinding restrictions that limited elective surges in the state.
Judge rules nursing home residents can vote by video, while CMS emphasizes that providers must ensure...
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 07, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services this week is reminding providers that they must ensure nursing home residents are able to exercise their right to vote during the upcoming presidential election...
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.
Lawsuit seeks release of nursing home COVID-19 data
By
Danielle Brown
May 07, 2020
The state of Arizona could soon be forced to publicly report which nursing homes are treating coronavirus outbreaks.
