Staffing Staffing shortages are still a major problem for skilled nursing operations, especially as the acuity level of patients has risen. The National Institutes of Health notes unsafe staffing at hospitals leads to more errors in care and even more burnout among overworked nurses. A recent survey by AMN Healthcare found nearly 1 in 3 nurses
The San Francisco Chronicle reported infamous California operator Mariner Health Care Inc. operates nursing homes with unsafe staffing levels and qualifications. A federal court issued a preliminary injunction for 19 of its facilities. The injunction will ensure residents at these facilities are given proper care in a safer environment. The California nursing home chain is being
A video appears to show a caregiver sleeping. The New York State Health Department launched an investigation of an Auburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center employee who appears to have fallen asleep on the job. The comments are insightful.
Consumer Voice released an incredible new report, “Where Do the Billions of Dollars Go? A Look At Nursing Home Related Party Transactions.” The report documents how each year nursing homes funnel billions of dollars through related party companies (companies they own) with little to no oversight by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Nursing home attorney Tori Schall hosts a TV show on RVN TV called “Advocating for the Aging.” She invited Ernie Tosh on as a guest. He did a great job of explaining significant issues with unsafe staffing and financial transparency. Sharing it with you in case you’d like to watch it or share it with