According to an NIA-funded study published in JAMA Network Open, nursing homes that received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan during COVID-19 had a slight increase in staffing hours compared to facilities that did not receive loans. Most of the money went directly into corporate pockets. The COVID-19 pandemic highlights many problems within the nursing
McKnights published a great guest article on how safe staffing is good for business. The rule for the federal minimum staffing standard proposed by CMS was criticized by the industry as “bad for business”. However, the hardships of the pandemic showed us the need for competent and compassionate staff. One key solution is safe staffing
Heather Pressdee, also known as the “Killer Nurse”, pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder, as well as 19 counts of attempted homicide on May 2nd, 2024. Pressdee was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Pressdee joined the nursing home sector in 2018, and has worked as a nurse at a dozen facilities
Infrastructure Health Affairs had an article on the Biden-Harris Administration progress on the infrastructure of the 15,000 nursing homes throughout the U.S. These facilities, which reside the most vulnerable members of our community, should be able to accommodate their needs. The physical environment of the nursing homes should protect residents’ privacy, dignity, safety, and quality
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