Florida Nursing Homes See Spike in Serious Violations
Serious violations have spiked over the past four years in Florida nursing homes, according to records obtained by the Tampa Bay Times.
New York State Department of Health Updates COVID-19 Mask Guidance for Healthcare Settings
The New York State Department of Health issued a COVID-19 advisory for the use of masks and face coverings in healthcare facilities, aligning the State’s…
US Department of Labor Announces Annual Adjustments to OSHA Civil Penalties for 2023
The US Department of Labor announced changes to Occupational Safety and Health Administration civil penalty amounts based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2023. In 2015, Congress…
CMS to Conduct Targeted Nursing Home Audits for Accurate Assessing and Coding of Residents
As part of the continuing efforts under President Biden’s initiative to improve nursing home transparency, safety and quality, and accountability, today the US Department of…
A Bill for Virginia Nursing Home Staffing Standards Is Moving
After two decades of General Assembly rejections, a measure setting minimum staff standards for Virginia nursing homes is on the move.
Eye Surgery Practices Agree to Pay $1M and End Discriminatory Policies toward People with Disabilities
The Justice Department announced that it has filed a proposed consent decree with Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Centers (BDP) and American Vision Partners (AVP), to resolve its…
Second Employee Arrested in Drug Overdose Death at SC Nursing Home
A second person has been arrested and charged with abuse or neglect resulting in the death of a vulnerable adult after a nursing home resident…
MN Healthcare Provider to Pay $180,000 to Resolve EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
North Memorial Health, a healthcare provider that operates two hospitals and 26 specialty and primary care clinics, urgent and emergency care facilities, and medical transportation…
Preliminary Injunction against Chain of SNFs for Violations of Staffing and Discharge Laws
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced securing a preliminary injunction against 19 California skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) operated under the Mariner chain (Mariner Health) for…
Court Finds Nursing Facility Violated Federal and State Laws with Involuntary Discharge of Woman
The Superior Court of the State of California issued a final order January 3, holding that a facility’s refusal to accept a resident back from…