Nurse Cleared in Death of Ohio Nursing Home Patient
A nurse who was accused of negligence that led to the death of a patient at the Kent nursing home where she worked was cleared of all charges Tuesday by…
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Michigan Partially Lifts Order Barring Nursing Home Visits during Pandemic
After more than three months of waiting, families and friends of some residents in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities will be able to visit their loved ones in…
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine: Nursing Home Visitation
Governor DeWine announced that beginning July 20, 2020, nursing homes are permitted to begin outdoor visitation as long as all safety standards are met. When assessing their readiness to permit…
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PA Human Services Secretary: Medicaid Providers Cannot Charge Patients for PPE
The Department of Human Services (DHS) advised Medicaid providers that Medicaid recipients may not be charged for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in connection with medical or dental services. “While…
Read More »Pennsylvania Officials Announce Strategy to Ease LTC Facility Restrictions through Gradual 3-Step Process to Protect Vulnerable Populations
The Pennsylvania departments of Health and Human Services issued updated guidance to ensure a safe return to activities, visitation, and other events for residents in nursing homes, personal care homes,…
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PA DOH Interim Guidance for Skilled Nursing Facilities during COVID-19
The Department of Health (Department) is providing the below guidance as an update to guidance issued on May 12, 2020 and in light of the statement issued on June 2,…
Read More »United States Settles Disability Discrimination Case Involving Residents and Prospective Residents of a Senior Housing Community
The United States announced that the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has approved a consent order resolving allegations that three defendants — Heritage Senior Living LLC;…
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Collaborative Quality Improvement Efforts Can Positively Impact Antipsychotic Use
Reducing antipsychotic use in nursing homes is an ongoing priority for clinicians and their teams.
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COVID-19 Toll in Nursing Homes Linked to Staffing Levels and Quality
A new study shows that residents of long-term care facilities with lower nurse staffing levels, poorer quality scores, and higher concentrations of disadvantaged residents suffer from higher rates of confirmed…
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As States Reopen, Nursing Home Operators Can’t Assume They’ll ‘Be in the Clear Forever’
As COVID-19 initially swept through nursing homes across the country in March and April, operators and staffers had a key advantage: Just about every state implemented stay-at-home orders that kept…
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