The Sustained Allocations For Evaluations and Reviews of Nursing Homes Act (SAFER Nursing Homes Act) increases funding for CMS Survey and Certification Activities in the upcoming fiscal year to $492 million (21% above Fiscal Year 2023 funding) In subsequent fiscal years, the SAFER Nursing Homes Act reforms the CMS Survey and Certification funding stream to
A recent dementia healthcare facility located in Montana has been facing criticism for failing to protect residents. Violence is prevalent and risks harming residents. Many residents admitted are becoming a severe problem. These residents have dementia. Staff must be trained to handle behaviors from this deadly disease which damages the brain. Dementia affects different parts
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
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