REIT ownership linked to decline in RN staffing, increases in LPN, CNA use
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 27, 2023
Nursing homes, after being purchased by a real estate investment trust, are likely to see increases in licensed practical nurse and certified nursing assistant staff hours per resident day of 2.15% and...
Senior living employment recovery continues to lag behind other healthcare providers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 24, 2023
Senior living community and nursing home facility employees saw the largest drop in employment in the aftermath of the pandemic, but they also have seen the highest average wage increases, according to...
OSHA ponders workplace violence protections for senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 24, 2023
A rule to address workplace violence in assisted living communities and some other long-term care and healthcare settings is under consideration by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Long-term care employment still below pre-pandemic levels: analysis
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 24, 2023
Staffing at skilled nursing facilities and community care facilities for the elderly is still below pre-pandemic levels, according to a new analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation. The numbers lag behind...
Union membership drops to lowest percentage on record, but overall number increases
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 24, 2023
The union membership rate is at its lowest percentage on record, and the percentage of paid workers who were members of a union decreased to 10.1% in 2022 from 10.3% in 2021, according to the US Bureau...
Form 300A summary of injuries and illnesses due to OSHA Feb. 1
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 24, 2023
It’s that time of year for employers who are required by Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s recordkeeping standards to file Form 300A summarizing injuries and illnesses.
Business briefs, Jan. 24
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 24, 2023
OSHA pursuing violence prevention rule for long-term care … Senators seek staffing mandate reprieve for nursing homes … House members reintroduce bill requiring reporting of skilled nursing medical...
Family caregivers provide 2 extra ‘shifts’ of care per week per resident in assisted living: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 23, 2023
Informal caregivers provide two extra “shifts” of care per resident weekly in assisted living communities, equating to 65 hours per month per resident, according to the authors of a study recently...
More news for Monday, Jan. 23
Jan 23, 2023
Proposed immigration fee change would hurt LTC providers, advocates say … Coaching, education reduce Alzheimer’s risk factors, improve cognition: study … Optimism linked to longevity, well-being...
What could replace ‘quiet quitting’ in 2023
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 23, 2023
“Quiet quitting” is so last year. The top workplace phenomenon that employers will see in 2023 is “quiet hiring,” according to one expert. The good news for organizations is that, in contrast to...