A southeast Iowa nursing home faces a $10,000 fine after a resident died from breathing distress, sparking state regulatory action.
Browsing: Policy
Stay informed on the regulations and legislation shaping skilled nursing care. From CMS rulings to state mandates, we cover how policy decisions impact providers, residents, and the future of long-term care.
RFK Jr.’s Health Department has repealed a rule requiring 24/7 nursing in homes, raising questions about its impact on care standards.
A federal court has temporarily blocked New York from cutting Medicaid funds to older nursing homes, preserving short-term financial stability.
An Iowa care facility is fined for failing to protect residents’ gift cards, highlighting security concerns in long-term care settings.
Vermont is considering further bailouts for nursing homes as they face financial and staffing challenges.
Virginia leaders claim significant nursing home oversight reforms, but skepticism surrounds the actual progress.
An Upstate woman faces charges for unlicensed nursing and stealing patient medications, raising concerns about credential monitoring.
A state court decision has revived a lawsuit challenging nursing home immunity laws amid allegations of negligence during COVID-19.
A state audit has flagged major financial discrepancies and quality-of-care concerns at Tennessee-operated veterans’ homes, highlighting systemic management issues.
A federal watchdog says New Jersey failed to ensure some nursing homes completed required criminal background checks on staff, raising fresh questions about resident safety and state oversight.
