- McKnight's Long-Term Care News

Also in the News for Thursday, Dec. 21

Kimberly Marselas — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

ProPublica adds new nursing home ownership, quality search tool … Insurers refused to cover business interruptions and added virus exclusions. A government insurance option might not work either … Nursing home restricted admissions and lost critical $1M state bonus ahead of abrupt closing … Digital training improves quality of life for residents with dementia

Also in the News for Wednesday, Dec. 20

Kimberly Marselas — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Three convicted in national nurse diploma scam … State AG says arbitration in elder abuse cases skirts transparency rules … County pursues nursing home needs assessment after buyer snaps up 4 facilities and then shutters them all in 5 years … Minnesota workers get paid leave for all starting Jan. 1

Also in the News for Tuesday, Dec. 19

Josh Henreckson — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Broad guidance kept some nursing homes from using as much Provider Relief funding as intended … Sudden nursing home closure leaves staff without pay, residents hastily relocating … High-dose flu vax confirmed to cut infection rate significantly among 50-64 year olds … RSV may have hit winter peak: CDC

Also in the News for Monday, Dec. 18

Josh Henreckson — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Iowa Republicans reject move to investigate nursing homes as regulators try to catch up on surveys … Like ‘long COVID,’ Influenza can impact health for months after infection … Michigan gets $400K grant to boost ombudsman program

Also in the News for Friday, Dec. 15

Josh Henreckson — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Senate bill would extend alternative payment model incentives for two more years … Blood thinner linked to ‘significantly higher’ risk of bleeding complications … Staffing conversations increasingly influence lending outlook

Also in the News for Thursday, Dec. 14

Josh Henreckson — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

New CMS analysis shows healthcare spending grew to $4.5 trillion in 2022 … Florida appeals judge’s ruling on children’s treatment in nursing homes … 99% of Mississippi nursing homes don’t meet staffing mandate requirements … Former nursing home aide sues over coworkers’ alleged needling, accusations of having butt implants

Also in the News for Wednesday, Dec. 13

Kimberly Marselas — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Use of Medicare-covered cognitive assessments tripled over 4 years, but most patients still being missed … Washington nursing homes missed key life safety, emergency preparedness and infection control targets: OIG … Arkansas nursing home destroyed by tornado breaks ground on new building … Report spots care planning gaps for nursing home residents

Also in the News for Tuesday, Dec. 12

Kimberly Marselas — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Nursing home employee bilks provider out of $100K in pay for hours never worked … Stunning Christmas light display at nursing home honors lost loved ones … Institutional support, face-to-face interactions with prescribers key for antibiotic stewardship efforts: study

Also in the News for Monday, Dec. 11

Kimberly Marselas — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Nursing home faces second civil lawsuit in case of Pennsylvania’s ‘killer’ nurse … 155-bed facility down to 11 residents, will be third CT nursing home to close in months … Study highlights importance of understanding when home supports approach breaking point … States ramp up oversight of AI decision-making by insurers

Also in the News for Friday, Dec. 8

Kimberly Marselas — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Support, data, immigration reform necessary to address caregiver workforce shortage … Senate launches investigation into private equity health system investment … Lawmakers propose $62 million grant program to combat loneliness, isolation among seniors