Timeline a Win, But RN Provision Draws Ire as Nursing Home Industry Reacts to CMS’ Staffing Proposal

Mixed reactions to the nursing home minimum staffing mandate continued to roll in over the weekend – along with an editorial from President Joe Biden – following a first glimpse of the proposal on Friday. As the president underlined the need for more staff to improve quality, the 24/7 provision for registered nurses (RNs) continued […]

‘Harmful Yet Largely Invisible:’ Resident Fear of Staff Highlighted in Recent Report

Nursing home residents say they fear retaliation from staff for voicing their concerns – and asking for care and services to which they’re entitled – leading to unnecessary emotional, psychological and physical harm. Exacerbated workforce challenges play a big role in staff-resident relationships, as staff are “put in a position to fail residents” due to […]