Zee Johnson

3 days ago | mcknights.com | Zee Johnson |Kimberly Marselas

Nursing homes across the country are embracing the power of the documentary to capture and share stories from behind their doors, while also debunking common misconceptions that have long plagued the industry. “People Worth Caring About” focuses on the often overlooked long-term care workforce, said Erin Hart, strategy director of the Ohio Health Care Association. It gives viewers an in-depth look into the lives of caregivers and the unwavering compassion they tout daily.

1 week ago | mcknights.com | Zee Johnson

When the Oregon Department of Human Services issued $2.35 million dollars in funding to jumpstart local pilot projects, that money went toward initiatives to improve emergency services for long-term care residents. Lawmakers are now hoping to expand on those efforts. Four grants were awarded by the Senior Emergency Medical Services Council’s Senior EMS Innovation Program, which was originally established in 2021.

1 week ago | mcknights.com | Zee Johnson

President’s draft cuts HHS funding by one-third, kills spending on SAMHSA, HRSA, AHRQ, ACL and more … Vaccine Advisory Panel recommends lower minimum age for RSV vaccine … County secures $250K settlement from would-be buyers who backed out of nursing home purchase

1 week ago | mcknights.com | Zee Johnson

Maine lawmakers are stepping in to try to help long-term care providers stay afloat, and recruit and retain caregivers with emergency legislation that comes as another nursing home closes its doors. Sen. Nicole Grohoski (D) proposed a bill on April 8 that would mandate the state’s Department of Health and Human Services “recalculate [reimbursement] rates to reflect a cost-of-living adjustment.” DHHS would have to make the adjustment retroactive to Jan. 1.

1 week ago | mcknights.com | Zee Johnson

The District of Columbia has asked a federal judge to alter his December 2024 decision that found the city to have violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by not enabling nursing home residents capable of transitioning into the community to receive in-home care. He has opened the door a crack for a reversal, though attorneys representing the residents said on Wednesday that they believe a repeal is highly unlikely.