Yet another report takes aim at nursing home staffing levels
By
John O'Connor
Sep 22, 2014
Seems like it is was only a few weeks ago that the New York Times was blasting the nursing home industry for playing fast and loose with staffing numbers. Now comes a state-by-state report card that essentially...
The sweet irony of a nursing home report card
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 17, 2014
It’s said that politics, among other things, makes for strange bedfellows. Add long-term care quality improvement efforts to the list.
Legislation would protect nursing home investors
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 28, 2014
A piece of legislation that would prevent passive investors at a nursing home from being sued has passed the Florida House. It awaits approval from Florida Gov. Rick Scott.
Better staffing means better care, new nursing home state rankings suggest
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 13, 2013
Staffing is a key factor in determining a nursing home’s quality of care, according to new state-by-state analysis from advocacy group Families for Better Care.
Florida’s top LTC ombudsman placed under ‘virtual house arrest,’ state investigates...
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 01, 2013
The leader of Florida’s long-term care ombudsman program is under investigation and has been placed on administrative leave under strict conditions, according to local reports. Harold J. Crochet...
State governments compromise some long-term care ombudsmen: report
By
McKnight's Staff
Jan 29, 2013
Long-term care ombudsmen in some states are unable to effectively advocate for residents due to a lack of independence from government interests, according to a report published Monday.
Judge declines to dismiss FL ombudsman case
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 12, 2012
The Florida ombudsman case against the state and long-term care provider groups can proceed, a judge decided Wednesday.
Former Florida nursing home ombudsman files lawsuit
Aug 15, 2011
A former long-term care watchdog has filed a lawsuit against the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, the Florida Health Care Association and the Florida Assisted Living Association for alleged “whistle-blower...
Resident advocates demand health insurance guarantee for LTC employees
Jun 20, 2011
Twenty-four nursing home resident advocacy groups have asked the Department of Health and Human Services to require that nursing home owners provide health insurance to their employees.
Florida seeks to limit nursing home lawsuits; names new nursing home ombudsman
Apr 27, 2011
Lawmakers in Florida are proposing a controversial bill that would put a $300,000 cap on non-economic damages in wrongful death cases involving nursing homes.