Skilled Nursing News reported that National Healthcare Corp. (NHC) is acquiring financial interests in hospice and palliative care system Caris Healthcare for $38.95 million. Interesting, they always complain that they have no money to increase staffing. NHC operates 75 nursing homes, 35 home health agencies, 28 hospice agencies, and 24 ALFs. The continuum of care is
Once again, South Carolina leads with stupidity. Republican politician Ralph Norman filed a lawsuit against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over the mask mandate in the House of Representatives. The frivolous lawsuit came after the House Ethics Committee upheld the fines against the lawmakers for not wearing masks during a May vote. The mask mandate was
The Pennsylvania Department of Health proposes to implement safe staffing. A new regulatory proposal increases the required time spent providing direct care for each nursing home resident to 4.1 hours. CMS has encourage 4.1 hours per patient days since its 2001 Staffing Report. Experts and advocates praised the proposal. The SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania is a
I often write about sad and depressing news stories but lately there has been some good news. Maybe a change is coming. Economy In July, employers added almost a million jobs! Unemployment fell to 5.4%. Average hourly wages increased–4% higher than they were a year ago. The recovery is on its way. But we need
Connecticut is the latest state to mandate vaccines for nursing home caregivers. This will protect residents and increase herd immunity to stop the mutations. Many nursing homes are embracing the new, mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy. Staff has until September 7 to get at least one dose of a vaccine. Civil penalties can be $20,000 per
Is it time to punish nursing homes that allow caregivers to put residents at unsafe risk by refusing vaccinations? Is caregiver choice more important than unsafe risks? The risk is unnecessary. The vaccine is safe. Employment is not a right. The safety of the residents must come first. Take the choice away from the employees.