North Carolina Health News reported that due to the high costs and restrictive nature of nursing home facilities, many seniors and people with disabilities are forced to seek care at the more affordable and unregulated Multi-unit Assisted Housing with Services, or MUAHS of Wilson County, NC. These MUAHS are intended to act as independent living
She was a very kind woman, and the fact that she died in such a violent way is just an absolutely horrible thought. –Adam Plares Jr., the grandson of a nursing home resident who was beaten to death by her roommate. This horrifying story is the result of blatant carelessness by the Mission Skilled Nursing
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Fortune had an article about immigration and labor shortages in nursing homes. Nursing homes across the United States are facing an escalating staffing crisis, largely driven by recent changes in immigration policy. Immigrant workers make up a substantial portion, up to 30%, of the long-term care workforce, filling essential roles such as nursing assistants, aides, maintenance
McKnight’s reported on two recent studies that highlight the importance of communication in the healthcare industry. Communication breakdowns among care team members in nursing homes and home-based care undermine patient safety. A Swedish study of 112 assistant nurses in nursing homes found that these frontline workers serve a key role in monitoring patient safety, often
NPR had a great article about the uncertain future of programs within the Department of Health and Human Services due to the reduction of staff members, federal aid, disability, and anti-poverty programs. At least 40% of staff members were notified of layoffs. At the same time, many were turned away when they showed up at the