Nuisance WBTV reported that the Environmental Protection Agency will investigate the odor in South Carolina. The odor is a nuisance that takes away citizen’s rights to enjoy their property. People living in York and Lancaster counties complained more than 5,000 times to South Carolina DHEC since March 12. Residents describe the odor as a mix
Governor Desantis has had a hands off approach to managing the COVID pandemic in Florida. This lack of leadership has caused numerous problems. Despite federal offers to vaccinate all nursing homes and assisted-living centers in the state, 62% of staff members refuse the vaccine. Now, more workers are infected with COVID-19 in Florida’s long-term care
Skilled Nursing News reported New York’s new law limiting nursing home profits. However, large chains manipulate financial documents to look unprofitable so this law will have little effect. The new rules attempt to exclude expenses to any related party transaction or compensation that exceeds fair market value. “Facilities have put profits over care for far
John Oliver takes on the nursing home industry on his weekly show “Last Week Tonight”.
Certified Nurse Aides Systemic structural issues in nursing homes from infection control to unsafe staffing levels must be solved to provide quality care. Nursing home operators for years have pointed to staffing as one of their biggest challenges. A study using payroll-based journal (PBJ) data from nursing homes found that the median turnover rate at
Part of President Biden’s infrastructure plan includes improving the lives of direct caregivers. Biden proposed a $400 billion plan to support caregivers and expand access to home-based care. The plan will significantly increase Medicaid coverage of long-term care outside of institutional settings. The American Jobs Plan includes $400 billion for access to home- and community-based services