Nurse Attacked, Brutally Beaten by Illinois Mental Health Center Patient
An 18-year-old man is charged with attempted first-degree murder in the attack of a nurse at the Elgin Mental Health Center.
Massachusetts Nurse Attacked by Patient Wielding a Fire Extinguisher
A nurse at Lowell General Hospital’s Saints Campus suffered a brain bleed and a broken finger after a patient struck her with a fire extinguisher…
Tennessee Nursing Assistant Beat 90-Year-Old Resident with Alzheimer’s
Memphis police arrested a nursing assistant Tuesday after she allegedly beat a 90-year-old patient with Alzheimer’s in 2017, according to an affidavit.
Oklahoma Nursing Home Facing Allegations of Physical and Verbal Abuse of Residents
A recent Oklahoma State Department of Health report alleges multiple cases of verbal and physical abuse at an Enid nursing home.
Massachusetts Announces Continued Efforts to Protect Older Adults in Skilled Nursing Facilities
The Baker-Polito Administration announced plans to implement a vaccine mandate for long-term care (LTC) staff to strengthen infection control and protect vulnerable residents. Skilled Nursing…
US Department of Labor to Rescind March 2020 Joint Employer Rule
On July 29, 2021, it was announced that the Joint Employer Status under the Fair Labor Standards Act that took effect March 2020, will be…
Colorado Adds Masking Requirements for Residential Care Facilities
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) released updated guidance modifying masking requirements for residential care facilities serving older adults and people with disabilities.…
A New Grant Aims to Decrease Social Isolation among Virginia Nursing Home Residents
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, social isolation and loneliness were a daily reality for many nursing home residents.
Nursing Homes Confront New Covid Outbreaks Amid Calls for Staff Vaccination Mandates
In late spring, the 142 nursing homes operated by the Good Samaritan Society hit a milestone that was unthinkable just four months earlier: Zero cases…
Two Healthcare Entities Report Phishing Attacks
Two healthcare entities have each reported phishing attacks in their email systems. A California healthcare system discovered unauthorized individuals gained access to some employees’ email…