Bill would support companies in employment of workers with disabilities
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 04, 2024
A proposed federal bill with bipartisan support would “support employers transitioning to paying competitive, fair wages to people with disabilities,” according to one of its sponsors, Sen. Bob Casey...
Center aims to help in recruiting, retention, training direct care workforce
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 04, 2024
States will be able to improve their systems for recruiting and retention of direct care workers via technical assistance from the National Council on Aging’s Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center.
Recreational marijuana laws tied to increase in workplace injuries
Mar 01, 2024
The findings were seen for young adults aged 20 to 34 years.
Staffing shortages at nursing homes continue: report
Mar 01, 2024
Although the pandemic has ended, staffing shortages and employee burnout still plague US nursing homes, a new government report finds.
Healthtech platforms address seniors’ needs and staff burnout
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 01, 2024
More than ever, health tech platforms are providing staff – and even family members – tools to help with resident engagement, avoid burnout.
Contract CNA staffing associated with worse care quality outcomes: study
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 01, 2024
Nursing homes that use contract staffing to fill certified nursing assistant position vacancies are more likely to experience worse care quality than those that do not, according to the results of a study...
The answer to tackling the staffing crisis: start with the culture
By
Katherine Wells
Feb 29, 2024
We have been faced with a pressing long-term care dilemma for the last several years, and it is only getting worse.
Provider actions can help assisted living counter ‘great scrutiny’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 29, 2024
The assisted living model is “under threat” following increased federal scrutiny and negative attention from lay media outlets, but providers can take steps to educate lawmakers and the public about...
More news for Thursday, Feb. 29
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 29, 2024
HHS announces multi-pronged effort to strengthen direct care workforce … LeadingAge urges support to expand Pell Grant access … Moderate, severe loneliness linked to higher chance for long-term care,...
Let’s get real about what’s driving staffing shortages
By
John O'Connor
Feb 29, 2024
Senior living is recovering from COVID’s darkest days, but one nagging problem persists and might even be getting worse.