Florida’s new “medical freedom” laws ban mask and vaccine mandates … Former senior living CEO Pat Malloy named Louisville, KY, economic director … State appoints receiver for Rhode Island nursing...
Senior living providers navigate PHE unwinding, state-level guidelines
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 15, 2023
The May 11 expiration of the federal public health emergency declaration will bring changes to federal healthcare programs, with various regulatory flexibilities expiring immediately or within a short...
Researchers developing microneedle technology for painless vaccinations
By
Ryner Lai
May 11, 2023
British researchers say they are developing microneedle technology for vaccine delivery, potentially eliminating the need for painful vaccine injections.
More news for Wednesday, May 3
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 03, 2023
LeadingAge reiterates call to create a White House Office on Aging Policy … HHS ending COVID-19 vaccine mandate that does not apply to assisted living … Half of nation’s top 20 retirement destinations...
Business briefs, May 3
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 03, 2023
WalletHub ranks best, worst cities for nurses … Supreme Court levels playing field for SNFs … HHS ending healthcare worker COVID-19 vaccine mandate
US to drop most COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week as emergency ends
May 02, 2023
White House COVID-19 coordinator Ashish Jha said the goal now is to continue to encourage vaccinations.
Massachusetts officials reject groups’ call to keep mask mandate after PHE expires
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 10, 2023
Plans to drop a mask mandate in healthcare settings — including residential care facilities — next month are moving forward in Massachusetts, despite outcries from some health professionals and organizations...
Dropping of mask mandates has benefits for residents, staff, employers, provider groups say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 06, 2023
Senior living advocates in Oregon are greeting the state’s dropping of mask mandates in healthcare settings with relief, saying that it could lead to improved resident and staff satisfaction as well...
States announce changes in some pandemic-era requirements affecting senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 05, 2023
With the expiration of the federal public health emergency, New Jersey and California are among the states continuing some pandemic-era requirements while retaining others.
Expect increased inspections, regulations from OSHA in 2023: panel
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 01, 2023
Wondering what to expect from the federal government’s workplace safety watchdog this year? Think more regulation and executive action, less legislation.