Residents of Nebraska Assisted Living Center Safe after Early Morning Fire
A fire in a clothes dryer at a Wymore assisted living center prompted the evacuation of the home’s residents early Friday, but everyone is safe.
$103M in American Rescue Plan Funds to Reduce Burnout and Promote Mental Health and Wellness among Healthcare Workforce
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced $103 million in awards to improve the…
West Virginia Nursing Facility Violated Fair Labor Standards Act and Agrees to Pay Back Wages
An investigation by the US Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has determined that a West Virginia nursing facility failed to pay the proper…
Settlement Agreement Reached with RI Dermatology Practice to Improve Services to Patients Who Are Deaf
The United States Attorney’s Office announced that Brown Dermatology has agreed to resolve allegations that it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in its…
Seven Texas Doctors and a Hospital CEO Agree to Pay over $1.1 Million to Settle Kickback Allegations
Seven Texas doctors and a hospital executive have agreed to pay a total of $1,106,449 to resolve False Claims Act allegations involving illegal remuneration in…
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Strengthening COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Workers in Healthcare
Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 283, requiring covered workers at healthcare facilities and high-risk congregate settings to be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations,…
MDHHS issues order ensuring nursing homes across the state offer on-site COVID-19 vaccination
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued an epidemic order to further protect residents in nursing homes across the state by…
New York State DOH Announces New Study and New Data Website on COVID-19 Reinfection
The New York State Department of Health announced the publication of the largest comparative study of its kind on immunity to COVID-19 from vaccines and…
CT Governor Issues Order Requiring Nursing Home Visitors Show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative Test Result
Governor Ned Lamont announced that he has issued an executive order (Executive Order No. 14F) directing all nursing homes in Connecticut to require visitors to…
OSHA Cites New York Medical Center for Not Providing Workplace Free from Recognized Hazards
An employee complaint prompted an inspection by the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), who then determined that a New York…