Pressure ulcers lead to manslaughter charge for ALF owner
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 15, 2016
The owner of a Florida assisted living facility has been arrested for aggravated manslaughter, a first-degree felony, in connection with her treatment of a resident’s pressure ulcers.
CEAL report latest effort to aid providers in evolving healthcare environment
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 14, 2016
A new report from the Center for Excellence in Assisted Living is designed to help communities improve quality and increase value in the evolving healthcare system. The project falls under one of the four...
Virtual technology could offer real solutions for clinical, social challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 15, 2016
Senior living communities soon may be using virtual reality technology on a regular basis to help residents cross items off their bucket lists, engage with fellow residents and address physical issues.
CMS proposes first PACE update since 2006
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 14, 2016
The Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly would be updated for the first time since 2006 under a proposal announced Thursday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Seniors housing construction costs escalating: brief
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 14, 2016
The tight labor market for skilled labor and trades in the construction industry is resulting in higher-than-expected cost escalation for seniors housing projects, according to a new issue brief.
Senior living employee charged with raping resident
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 11, 2016
A former senior living community employee is scheduled to appear in court on Monday after being charged with raping a resident where he worked. He maintains that he and the resident had a consensual relationship.
Labor Department funds $1.1 million in paid leave research
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 11, 2016
The Department of Labor has awarded $1.1 million in grants to research and analyze how paid family and medical leave programs can be developed and implemented across the country.
CMS social media guidelines of value to all senior living settings, organization says
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 11, 2016
Even senior living operators beyond the purview of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would do well to heed the federal agency’s recent guidance on employee use of social media in the workplace,...
Woman gets 18 months of probation for neglect of ex-husband in assisted living
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 10, 2016
A Massachusetts woman who managed her ex-husband’s financial affairs has been sentenced to 18 months of probation after admitting that she stole funds that were meant to pay for his assisted living...
Final rule could bring more ADA accommodation requests
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 10, 2016
Senior living operators and other employers soon may see a greater number of requests for accommodations made under the Americans with Disabilities Act because of a final rule issued by the Justice Department,...