Senior living industry urges Congress to pass bipartisan ‘career savings plans’ bills
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 04, 2023
A coalition of more than 650 organizations, including senior living organizations, is urging Congress to support a bipartisan bill that would expand eligible uses of college savings plans to cover workforce...
$35,000 sign-on bonuses offered for RNs in Bassett Healthcare Network
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 04, 2023
Cooperstown, NY-based Bassett Healthcare, which includes two skilled nursing facilities and an enriched housing/assisted living residence, is upping the ante for 90 days to attract workers.
Supreme Court takes on employer discriminatory practices, whistleblower protections
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 03, 2023
The Supreme Court kicked off its new term Monday, and a handful of employment-related cases will be heard.
Workplace discrimination lawsuits increase more than 50 percent, EEOC says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 03, 2023
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed more than 50% more employment discrimination lawsuits in fiscal year 2023 than it did the year before, the agency announced in a year-end litigation round-up.
Legislators introduce bill to retain nurses in Ohio
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 03, 2023
Long-term care providers in Ohio appear to be left out of a newly introduced bill aimed at retaining nurses in the Buckeye State and alleviating some of the final burdens associated with earning a degree...
Instability, disparity trend across SNF industry
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 02, 2023
“State-specific instability and disparity” is “the predominant trend this year” for skilled nursing providers, according to the “38th SNF Cost Comparison and Industry Trends Report” delivered...
EEOC proposal details changes to employer responsibilities to prevent workplace harassment
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 02, 2023
Changes to employers’ responsibilities to prevent harassment in the workplace are detailed in updated guidance proposed Friday by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Senior living provider network chooses software partner to promote value-based care model
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 29, 2023
An organization that promotes a value-based care model is partnering for a new software solution to assist with staff hires and new residents.
Assisted living supply increasing, but access remains a challenge for most older adults: AARP
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 29, 2023
Three years after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the nation, major gaps in care for older adults and people with disabilities persist, particularly in attracting and retaining the long-term care workforce and...
More news for Friday, Sept. 29
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 29, 2023
Pathway Health launches workforce development initiative … Florida assisted living provider sued for pregnancy discrimination … Collaborators establish Alzheimer’s disease research center