Coming staffing agency caps could be ‘wildly successful’
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 18, 2023
Oregon is the latest state to tackle the rising cost of workers acquired through temporary staffing agencies, but it’s unclear yet just how low rates might go.
Federal judge strikes down Montana vaccine-choice law in health settings
By
Joe Bush
Dec 13, 2022
Employers in healthcare settings other than long-term care facilities can require employees to be vaccinated against communicable diseases, a federal judge has ruled.
Nurse practitioners will do more in skilled nursing facilities if ICAN Act becomes law
By
Joe Bush
Dec 13, 2022
US Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) is championing a bill authorizing nurse practitioners to expand their capabilities, including performing all mandatory examinations in skilled nursing facilities.
Nurses back Senate legislation that would lift restrictions on APRNs’ scope of practice
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 09, 2022
The legislation would eliminate outdated federal barriers to care, authorizing advanced practice nurses to perform tasks such as providing all mandatory examinations in skilled nursing facilities, advocates...
State’s nursing homes in line for $610 million bonanza based on care, costs
By
Joe Bush
Dec 05, 2022
Ohio nursing homes would get a $615 million infusion if the state Senate follows the House’s lead and votes to approve the measure. The House approved the funding by a 63-12 vote Thursday, shortly after...
Bill would bring equal pay and protections for agency nurses
By
Joe Bush
Nov 29, 2022
The first bill of its kind in the US would mandate that employers pay temporary workers, on average, as much as regular, direct-hire employees who do the same or similar work. The temp workers, who include...
Provider advocates chafe at new law that forces continued employment after a facility’s sale
By
Joe Bush
Nov 23, 2022
Nursing home and other healthcare provider advocates are not pleased with a new New Jersey law that preserves employment for four months for workers whose facilities change ownership. Its unintended consequences...
State lawmakers consider cutting CNA training hours, hiking Medicaid pay to address staffing woes
By
Joe Bush
Nov 14, 2022
Raising state Medicaid pay rates and financial support for nursing homes and greater accountability for supplemental staffing agencies are getting a hard look from the Kansas legislature and provider advocacy...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Sept. 21
By
Joe Bush
Sep 21, 2022
Shooting threat at NY nursing home….CA state grant to fund an earn-and-learn apprenticeship model…NJ legislature advances bill to protect LTC residents from neglect, isolation
Also in the News for Monday, Sept. 19
By
Joe Bush
Sep 19, 2022
The Improving Access to Advance Care Planning Act would help more Americans access critical services