Suicide Attempts Increased 17% among US Adults since 2008
The annual rate of suicide attempts among US adults increased 17% from 2008 to 2019, according to a new analysis which also showed that the…
Using Telemedicine to Assess and Manage Psychosis in Neurodegenerative Diseases in Long-Term Care
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic has forced a sudden global implementation of telemedicine strategies, including in long-term care (LTC) facilities where many people with…
Testing requirements for nursing home visits leave families stuck in ‘another lockdown’
As Covid-19 cases rise again in nursing homes, a few states have begun requiring visitors to present proof that they’re not infected before entering facilities,…
US DOL Recovers Nearly $25K in Back Wages, Damages for 26 Workers at Pittsburgh Home Health Service Company
Findings: The division’s investigation found that Three Rivers Home Care failed to pay an overtime premium on sign-on bonuses for 26 home health aides. The…
One in ten people may still be infectious for COVID after ten days, new research indicates
One in 10 people may have clinically relevant levels of potentially infectious SARS-CoV-2 past the 10-day quarantine period, according to new research.
Michigan Senior Living Company Settles with EEOC to Resolve Federal Disability Lawsuit
A family-owned Michigan senior living company has agreed to pay $31,750 to settle a federal disability discrimination lawsuit that was filed by the US Equal…
Two Residents Found Dead and Two in Critical Condition at NC Nursing Home
An investigation is underway after two people were found dead at Pine Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center on the 700 block of Pineywood Road, according…
Business Selling and Servicing Fraudulently Diverted Medical Equipment Resulted in Loss of More than $1.5M to Kaiser
Anthony Giovanni Montanelli, 34, and his father, Steven John Montanelli, 63, each pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud in connection…
Maine Nursing Home Evacuated after Roof Collapse
The roof of a nursing home in Milbridge, Maine, blew off during winter storm Izzy on Monday, forcing the evacuation of dozens of residents.
CT AG Looks at High Rates Nursing Home Staffing Agencies Charge
Connecticut nursing home operators say a staffing crisis is being exacerbated by competition for workers with mostly out-of-state nurse staffing agencies they’ve been forced to…