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New law requires dementia-specific training for assisted living staff
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 14, 2022
Colorado lawmakers recently passed legislation mandating dementia-specific training for professional caregivers in assisted living communities and some other long-term care settings.
Senior living community fined for not paying overtime to salaried employee
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 13, 2022
A senior living community serving more than 900 residents will pay almost $7,000 in back wages after denying a salaried worker overtime wages, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced...
Being an employer of choice: strategies for attaining and retaining great employees
May 25, 2022
[Partner content] An employer of choice stands out among the competition by offering unique benefits beyond surface-level promises. In this episode with Jason McGovern, director of business development,...
Evolving workforce dynamics and potential legislative impact
May 24, 2022
[Partner content] What is the secret to being fully staffed, and why is it such a hard nut to crack? It may not be what you think. Listen in as we discuss misconceptions about the workforce and inadvertent...
Kentucky SNFs expect to lose at least 11% of workforce due to vaccine mandate
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 07, 2021
Leaders from Kentucky’s long-term care industry implored state lawmakers Thursday to provide more support for its bruised and battered workforce.
Brightview Senior Living only senior living provider named to the 2021 People Companies that Care list
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 03, 2021
For the first time, Brightview Senior Living has been named one of the 2021 People Companies that Care. The award program, conducted by Great Place to Work and People magazine, honors the top companies...
Workers who resign over vaccine mandates may not be eligible for unemployment
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 02, 2021
Long-term care workers who choose not to be vaccinated against COVID-19, despite an employer requiring it, could be denied state unemployment benefits, some experts now say.
Florida SNFs donate scholarships to PHSC practical nursing program
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 01, 2021
A Florida-based practical nursing program is getting a financial boost from a group of skilled nursing facilities in an effort to help encourage more students to pursue careers in nursing.
Nursing homes lose 19,000 jobs in April: BLS
By
Amy Novotney
May 10, 2021
The healthcare sector lost approximately 4,100 jobs overall in April, an unwelcome sign as the economy continues recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data released Friday from the Bureau...