‘All-too-common’ healthcare industry violation costs assisted living provider $9,000
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 17, 2022
An “all-too-common” healthcare industry violation has cost one Florida assisted living community almost $9,000, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
$2.3 million will fund abuse and neglect investigation efforts in assisted living, other settings
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 17, 2022
Programs serving older adults and people with disabilities were awarded $2.3 million in federal grant funding to help combat abuse in assisted living communities and other long-term care settings.
Study raises ‘huge red flag’ about assisted living residents’ activeness
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 16, 2022
Some of the benefits of assisted living actually may lead some older adults to be more sedentary, increasing the probability of physical, cognitive and emotional decline, according to the results of new...
Federal LGBTQ+ protections for long-term care residents included in ‘first-of-its-kind’ executive...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 16, 2022
Federal protections for LGBTQ+ long-term care residents were included in a “first-of-its-kind” executive order signed Wednesday by President Biden.
The order, which marks Pride Month, June, directs...
Senior living operator agrees to settle landmark transgender discrimination case
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 15, 2022
A Maine senior living operator will adopt a comprehensive nondiscrimination policy and provide cultural competency training to staff members under the terms of a settlement in the first known discrimination...
People in the news, June 14
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 14, 2022
Appointments, promotions and other news at Addington Place of Alpharetta, Arrow Senior Living, Atria Senior Living, CAC Specialty, Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, Dining RD, Erickson Senior Living, HealthPRO...
OSHA long-term care COVID inspections this year surpass number for all of 2021
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 13, 2022
Even without a federal COVID-19 healthcare rule to enforce, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has inspected more assisted living communities and nursing homes...
McKnight’s Senior Living captures 3 awards for writing
Jun 13, 2022
McKnight’s Senior Living editors captured three awards for writing Friday evening at the Press Club of Cleveland’s 44th All Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards.
$500 million ‘hero pay’ initiative goes into effect for assisted living and other workers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 10, 2022
Minnesota’s frontline workers are now able to apply for their share of $500 million in “hero pay.” Employers, however, must take certain steps to comply with notification requirements.
Technology presents variety of opportunities in senior living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 10, 2022
Technology can be a game-changer for some communities — and their residents and staff.