AARP asked experts to make recommendations on how to improve the quality of care at nursing homes. The systemic problems of the industry are complicated, as AARP reported in the December issue of the AARP Bulletin. However, we need to solve them before the next pandemic. The AARP Bulletin spoke with dozens of experts. Here are 10
McKnight’s reported how effective the vaccine has been for nursing home residents. The rate of COVID deaths and reported cases have declined dramatically because of the vaccines. Prioritizing residents and staff was a great decision. “It’s really hard to put into words how well this vaccine works. There were very few side effects with these
False Staffing Numbers The first domino has fallen in a fraudulent scheme to defraud taxpayers. Nursing homes provided false staffing numbers to meet safe staffing standards as required. In September, investigators searched Mount Lebanon Rehabilitation and Wellness Center and Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Now, the former administrator was indicted. She is accused of scheming
The House of Representatives passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. Republican politicians all voted against the bill. However, 76% of Americans, including 60% of Republicans, like the plan. Over half the money — 54 percent — goes toward households, not corporations. There is funding for extra unemployment insurance, tax cuts, and programs to make
The Intercept reported on tort reform measures giving liability immunity for nursing home owners and operators. Years of aggressive lobbying and donations have paid off. At least 27 states have implemented liability protections for nursing homes. South Carolina is next unless we speak out. Do nursing homes deserve blanket immunity? The Government Accountability Office released a report
Change is Coming Newsday reported that the nursing home industry is changing. Lost occupancy and stigma because of COVID-19 haunt the industry. It is time for a change. Experts agree that the neglect and systemic issues which caused the staggering death toll from COVID-19 need to change. “COVID has amplified what was already a terrible
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