Hours after AAP MP Somnath Bharti sought help on social media from a man who had alleged that Apollo Cradle and Children’s Hospital in Delhi’s Moti Nagar was not discharging his newborn twins even after two months as he had not paid Rs 1.3 million, the hospital discharged the children on Tuesday.Pankaj Kumar Mishra, a security guard posted at an ATM kiosk in Gurgaon, had alleged that he had paid Rs 5 lakh but the hospital demanded more money to discharge his twins, who were born on July 17. But in a statement issued after asking the parents to take…
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Denis Sinelnikov is CEO of Media Components and Curis Digital, an award-winning, full-service digital marketing agency. Getty I was recently talking with a client (who I’ll call Bill for privacy reasons) about the next steps for his home care agency. He came to me with an already successful business. He has a solid team of dedicated, knowledgeable, and experienced professionals. His problem wasn’t success, it was that his company had hit a plateau and none of his previous efforts had been able to break through the plateau and reach the next level. As I was discussing with Bill the various…
A Assembly subcommittee has criticized former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration’s response to COVID-19 in nursing homes. The report, released ahead of Gov. Cuomo’s scheduled testimony in Washington, D.C., examines the controversial March 25, 2020 order that required nursing homes to admit patients regardless of their COVID-19 status. The report suggests that Governor Cuomo and his aides recognized the political risks of the policy and changed how nursing home deaths were reported. Federal health officials, including Seema Verma and Dr. Deborah Birx, also condemned the policy, saying it led to unnecessary deaths.Cuomo, who is scheduled to testify on Tuesday, continues to…
Listen to the article 6 mins This audio is automatically generated, please let us know if you have any feedback. Dive Overview: Employment data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed hospitals were able to take a breather from costly labor shortages in August as talent became more readily available and slightly less expensive to hire. The health care industry added jobs at a faster pace than other industries last month, with hospitals adding 10,000 jobs, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nonprofit hospital labor is also improving, with pay rates nearly 7% above…
When three-quarters of an industry’s employees leave in one year, it’s a sure sign that something is seriously wrong, and that’s exactly what happened among home care workers in Oregon in 2022. Home care workers are people who help seniors and people with disabilities continue to live in their own homes by helping them eat, bathe, and do other tasks. It’s no mystery why home care workers have such high turnover: difficult work combined with low pay, poor benefits and harsh working conditions leads to this. Home care workers, and direct care workers more broadly, are a critical part of…
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced sharp criticism Tuesday during an often-fierce Assembly subcommittee hearing over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic during the height of the virus’ spread in nursing homes.Republicans questioning the Democrat focused on a controversial directive issued by the Trump administration in March 2020 that initially prohibited nursing homes from refusing to admit patients solely because they had COVID-19. More than 9,000 patients have recovered from coronavirus The directive led to some patients being transferred from hospitals to nursing homes, but it was later rescinded amid speculation that it had accelerated the spread of the…
State health department documents from June 2020 newly uncovered by congressional investigators appear to show the harmful effects of a controversial order requiring nursing homes to admit positive COVID-19 patients. The documents are likely to weaken, if not negate, the Cuomo administration’s long-standing argument that its March 25, 2020, order did not significantly affect the health of nursing home residents during the first wave of the pandemic. They also suggest that state officials were aware of damaging evidence about the policy but did not disclose it to the public during the years of debate. During the height of the COVID-19…
Cherished Hands in Rockville, Maryland reaffirms its commitment to providing compassionate, personalized in-home care. Providing services such as assistance with daily living, specialized care for chronic conditions, and emotional support, their dedicated team enables seniors to live in the comfort and dignity of their own homes. To learn more about the highest level of in-home care services in Rockville, visit https://cherishedhands.net. ROCKVILLE, MD – Cherished Hands, a trusted home health care provider in Rockville, MD, proudly announces its continued commitment to providing compassionate, quality care to families in the area. As Rockville’s leading home care agency, Cherished Hands consistently prioritizes…
One in five Medicare beneficiaries requires home health care after a hospital stay, but a recent analysis based on Medicare claims data found a significant decline in recommended post-discharge care over a six-year period. According to a Commonwealth Fund analysis, home health referral fulfillment rates declined from 66% to 59% between 2016 and 2022. Poor fulfillment of home health referrals is linked to increased readmissions and mortality rates among both Medicare and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries. The authors noted that this trend could have serious implications for hospitalized Medicare beneficiaries. Journalists can use the data provided in this analysis, as well…
A Florida family is seeking explanations after their loved one’s body was found decomposing in a nursing home closet more than a week after they went missing. Erin Etienne, 71, was found dead Monday morning at North Dade Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in North Miami, her niece, Kimberly Etienne, said Tuesday. She said the nursing home patient had suffered a brain aneurysm and had been receiving treatment at the facility since early August.North Miami police confirmed a body was found at the center but did not release a name. Maj. Kessler Brooks said Tuesday that the cause and circumstances of…