Georgia Faces Big Backlog over Nursing Home Certification Inspections

Georgia is last in the nation in conducting recertification inspections of its nursing homes, according to a recent media report.

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‘Trading people for profits’: California sues nursing home chain where hundreds have been sickened with COVID-19

The state and four district attorneys have sued the operator of 19 nursing homes, including several in the Bay Area where dozens of patients and employees died of COVID-19, accusing…

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Federal Judge Finds Behavioral Healthcare Center Exposed Workers to More Than 50 Attacks by Residents

A federal administrative law judge has determined that a Bradenton behavioral healthcare center and its management company exposed workers to more than 50 attacks in a two-and-a-half-year period when residents…

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AZ Governor Wants Nursing Home Oversight Board Axed after Failures

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has vetoed routine legislation that would have allowed the board that oversees licenses and certifications for managers of nursing homes and assisted living facilities to operate…

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Many Healthcare Workers Facing ‘Vaccinate or Terminate’ Mandates

As the United States struggles to reach herd immunity against COVID-19, vaccine hesitancy is emerging as a chief rival.

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Appeals court rules in favor of Iowa nurse accused of abusing psychiatric patient

A Cedar Rapids nurse did not commit elder abuse, a state appellate court ruled last month, saying a state regulator who brought the allegations failed to show its work.

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RI House Panel Approves Compromise Proposal in Nursing Home Staffing Fight

A proposed compromise in the politically charged, union-driven fight for minimum staffing mandates at Rhode Island nursing homes is headed to the Rhode Island House for a vote, after winning…

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Montana Governor Proposes Amendments for Worker Vaccine Bill

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has proposed amendments to a bill that seeks to prevent discrimination based on vaccine status that appear to try to address concerns raised by healthcare organizations.

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Vaccination rate among NJ nursing home staff lags residents

Just over half of the staff at New Jersey’s long-term care facilities have gotten COVID-19 vaccinations, compared with 84% of residents, the state’s top health official said Wednesday.

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Man Charged with Battery, Death Investigation Ongoing at FL Assisted Living Facility

A man is charged with battery, and a death investigation is ongoing after an altercation this week at an assisted living facility in Escambia County.

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