A new study reveals that loneliness can be an issue for employees, even as the COVID-19 pandemic recedes. In fact, one group is calling loneliness “the next pandemic” in the workplace. But fortunately,...
6 keys to protecting workers from the next public health emergency: experts
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 05, 2023
Public health experts recently shared several recommendations for employers as well as federal, state and local agencies to protect workers should another public health emergency occur.
Business briefs, Oct. 4
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 04, 2022
Poisoning death lawsuits renew interest in assisted living staffing regulations … APIC expert urges mask-wearing in long-term care despite CDC guidance … Fitch assigns Plymouth Place BB+; outlook stable...
Big senior living stories of 2022
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 22, 2022
Here are some of the major stories that affected senior living providers in 2022.
Assisted living employers should consider mandates for flu, COVID vaccinations, boosters, CDC says
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Lois A. Bowers
Oct 24, 2022
Assisted living and other long-term care and healthcare employers should recommend vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 to their employees and should consider requiring employees to obtain the vaccines,...
Court denies healthcare provider’s attempt to prevent DOL from pursuing damages for COVID-19 whistleblower
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 02, 2022
The dismissal of a state claim against an organization over alleged health and safety violations does not necessarily mean that the organization is off the hook for damages related to those alleged violations,...