CMS Announces New COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for LTC Facilities
As part of the ongoing response to address the COVID-19 pandemic, and to improve healthcare access and reduce the risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19, the Centers for…
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Iowa Care Facility’s Owner Agrees to Repay Federal Medicaid Funds to Resolve Allegations Relating to COVID-19 Screening Procedures
Care Initiatives, a Texas corporation with a home office in West Des Moines, Iowa, has agreed to repay the United States $214,200 to resolve claims the United States was entitled…
Read More »HHS Announces Prohibition on Sex Discrimination Includes Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
On May 10 the Department of Health and Human Services announced that the Office for Civil Rights will interpret and enforce Section 1557 and Title IX’s prohibitions on discrimination based…
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DE Auditor Finds LTCs Needed Clearer Guidance, Assistance during Early Stages of Pandemic
Delaware’s long-term care facilities, which have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, needed clearer guidance and assistance from the state during the early stages of the pandemic, State Auditor…
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MT Governor’s Amendments to Vaccine Bill Clear the Montana Legislature
Before wrapping up its 67th session Thursday afternoon, the Montana Legislature passed a controversial vaccine bill after approving changes to give medical and long-term care facilities more leeway to navigate…
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North Carolina Bills Seeking to Preserve Patient Visitation Advance
State lawmakers are pressing to ensure that patients at North Carolina healthcare facilities can receive visits from family members and clergy, especially during future emergencies.
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New York lawmakers Mandate Minimum Staffing for Nursing Homes, Hospitals
The New York State Legislature approved measures that will require hospitals and nursing homes to meet minimum staffing levels of nurses and other healthcare staff. Assembly Bill A108B can be…
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Maryland Gov. Hogan orders nursing homes to report staff, resident COVID vaccinations weekly
In an ongoing push to improve vaccination rates, the state will now post data weekly on how many residents and staff at each nursing home in Maryland have received shots…
Read More »Ohio Nursing Home Workers Can Skip COVID-19 Tests if Vaccinated
Fully vaccinated employees in Ohio’s nursing homes and assisted living facilities will no longer have to undergo twice-weekly testing for the coronavirus, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday in an effort…
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Virginia Skilled Nursing Facility Operators Agree to Settle ADA Allegations
A Warrenton, Virginia nursing home has agreed to pay compensatory damages and a civil penalty, as well as enact remedial actions for residents with disabilities, to settle allegations that it…
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