Clifton J. “Clif” Porter II doesn’t mind comparisons to Jackie Robinson, the great baseball pioneer. Porter doesn’t open with such comparisons or bank on them himself, but he’s not going to chase away anyone implying that he’s a highly valued performer doing groundbreaking work that cannot be confined by racial parameters.
Nursing home operators could face fines of up to $8,000 if they don’t comply with new federal regulations that mandate they test all staff members for COVID-19.
Samira Beckwith, president and CEO of Hope Healthcare, is a member of the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor.
Connie Ortega, vice president of operations for Legacy West, Legacy Healthcare, Portland, OR, is a member of the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor.
Cynthia Morton, executive vice president, National Association for the Support of Long Term Care, Washington, D.C., is a member of the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor.
Deborah Meade, chair of the American Health Care Association Board of Governors and CEO and president of Health Management, Warner Robins, GA, is a member of the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor.
JoAnne Reifsnyder, executive vice president, clinical operations, and chief nursing officer, Genesis HealthCare, Kennett Square, PA, is a member of the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor.
Mary Alice Ryan, president and CEO, St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System, St. Louis, is a member of the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor.
Akia Blandon, vice president of clinical services at Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center in the Bronx, NY, is a member of the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor.
Carol Hulgan, senior vice president of clinical services, Life Care Centers of America, Cleveland, TN, is a member of the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor.
