The Assisted Living Workgroup, along with other organizations, have proposed a set of consumer protection regulations for residents of assisted living residences in Massachusetts. This proposal has not been finalized, and DignityMA participants have not yet approved the proposal. Download and read the Draft Consumer Protection Regulations (pdf). The collaborative effort involved representatives from Dignity […]
Category: Facilities
CMS Issues Major Updates to Nursing Home Care Guidelines Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesNovember 18, 2024What’s Changing?CMS’s new 900-page revised long-term care surveyor guidance document includes updates to critical care areas such as: Medication Rights: A Focus on PsychotropicsCMS is strengthening protections against the misuse of psychotropic medications, such as antipsychotics. These medications should […]
U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesOffice of Inspector GeneralNovember 9, 2024 Why OIG Did This Audit What OIG Found These deficiencies put the health and safety of residents, staff, and visitors at an increased risk of injury or death during a fire or other emergency, or in the event of an infectious disease outbreak. […]
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 A Long-Term Care Ombudsman is certified to investigate any issues that arise in nursing homes, rest homes, or assisted living facilities, so the residents who live there can do so with dignity and respect. As an advocate, a Long-Term Care Ombudsman works to resolve problems between residents and nursing homes, rest […]
As Americans Gather for Thanksgiving, New Federal Data Show Many Nursing Home Residents Endure Understaffed Facilities Long Term Care Community CoalitionNovember 25, 2024 Federal law mandates that all nursing homes provide sufficient staff to meet the care and quality of life needs of their residents every day. However, new data show that hundreds of thousands […]
The GazetteBy Mary TimpNovember 10, 2024 Most people don’t want to be in a nursing home. That’s especially so because some of our homes are scary. Dangerously scary. In fact, nearly every week, we learn of a nursing home somewhere in Iowa being cited for providing poor care. I’m not talking about things like the […]
Hindenburg ResearchNovember 4, 2024 Summary:Hindenburg Research has released a scathing report alleging that PACS Group, a skilled nursing facility operator, has engaged in fraudulent practices to inflate revenue and profits. Key allegations include: Hindenburg’s report raises serious concerns about PACS’ business practices and its long-term viability. The company’s stock price has declined significantly following the […]
Senior Care Policy Brief: Overbilling and Killing? Long Term Care Community CoalitionOctober 31, 2024 Overbilling and Killing? An Examination of the Skilled Nursing Industry is a new study on the extent to which some nursing homes manipulate the reimbursement system to maximize profits and the impact of these practices on both patient safety and the […]
Consumer Voice’s Statement Regarding Lawsuit Filed by Twenty States to Block Critical Staffing Protections for Nursing Home Residents National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care On October 9, 2024, twenty state attorneys general filed suit in federal court to block the implementation of the most significant increase in protections for nursing home residents in decades, […]
American Eldercide: How It Happened, How to Prevent It by Margaret Gullette: A book reading and discussion Scroll down to watch the video. Wednesday, October 30, 2024 American Eldercide can be ordered at The University of Chicago Press with a 30% promotional discount using promo code UCPNEW. Margaret Gullette is a Scholar-in-Residence with the Women’s […]