Former operators to pay $6.2 million for outbreak that killed 11 children
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 12, 2021
The former operators of a New Jersey facility do not have to admit any wrongdoing after settling a wrongful death lawsuit filed in response to a deadly viral outbreak that killed 11 children.
Put this on repeat: Heroes shine in stormy weather
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 08, 2021
Hurricane Ida’s remnants inundated parts of New Jersey with up to 10 inches of rain in violent downpours last Wednesday, but an outpouring of support from the state’s largest private nursing home operator...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Aug. 26
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 26, 2021
NJ sees more than 100 active COVID outbreaks in nursing homes … Moderna submits final COVID vaccine data, asks feds for priority review for full authorization … AMA calls for across-the-board vaccine...
NJ sees more than 100 active COVID outbreaks in nursing homes
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 25, 2021
New Jersey health officials are “very concerned” after active COVID-19 outbreaks at nursing homes throughout the state exceeded 100 this week.
New Jersey, Montana go opposite directions on mandatory COVID vaccines for long-term care workers
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 04, 2021
The state of New Jersey is now requiring long-term care workers and employees in other congregate settings to be fully-vaccinated against COVID-19, while Montana officials have forbidden operators from...
Governor steps into COVID vaccine mandate fray by targeting LTC workers
By
Danielle Brown
May 19, 2021
New Jersey long-term care workers could soon be mandated to receive COVID-19 vaccines under a directive from the state’s top official.
New law presses nursing home operators for broader ownership information
By
Danielle Brown
May 14, 2021
New Jersey is placing tougher ownership documentation requirements on nursing home operators in an effort to boost transparency and better track facility purchases within the state.
This state is strongly considering a 10% Medicaid pay boost, and officials likely will dictate precisely...
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 05, 2021
New Jersey’s governor has proposed a 10% Medicaid pay increase for nursing homes, with the kinds of strings attached that providers might ultimately view as needed lifelines.
Senior living community adds post-COVID ‘rehab hotel’ recovery program
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 12, 2021
A New Jersey-based senior living provider has dedicated rooms in assisted living to care for people who have ongoing medical issues after a bout with COVID-19.
Governor: Nursing homes that didn’t follow COVID guidance should ‘pay a price’
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 09, 2021
New Jersey providers that struggled with COVID-19 regulations could be facing harsh penalties, according to Gov. Phil Murphy (D).
