The US Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division accuses the owner of three Michigan nursing homes owe more than $69,000 in back wages after regularly switching the employment status of 45 managers from hourly to salaried to evade overtime pay. Owner Amee Patel paid hourly wages when the managers worked fewer than 40 hours
Consumer Voice Launches Campaign in Support of Minimum Staffing Standards Over the Coming Months, Consumer Voice will Be Elevating the Voices of Residents, their Families, and Workers in Support of Adequate Staff in Nursing Homes and to promote Dignity for All: Visit the Dignity for All webpage for a schedule of events and to share what a
McKnight’s reported on a recent study showing that raising the minimum wage by 10% would prevent approximately 15,000 deaths in nursing homes per year, according to research. The study was published in the Review of Economics and Statistics. The data on wage hikes show a definite improvement in outcomes and conditions in skilled nursing facilities.
NJ.com reported on another fatal resident to resident altercation. Aggression is well known symptom of mid-to-late-stage dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The lack of staffing causes unsafe environments with insufficient supervision leading to predictable fights. A 2019 report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office found that abuse citations at nursing homes doubled from 2013-2017. The majority involve physical
MarketWatch had a great article about the nursing home industries unsafe staffing problem. Among the reasons for the staffing crisis? Low pay, few benefits, and difficulty getting training. This is especially true for certified nurse aides who provide 95% of the direct care to residents. Hands-on certified nursing assistants do most of the work but earn
McKnight’s reported that workforce housing is a new way to attract or retain caregivers at nursing homes. Nursing homes can provide housing in nearby affordable apartments. Many nursing homes in expensive areas need to do this to attract low-wage earners. The latest to create this employee benefit is Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Navigator Homes of Martha’s