New modeling research shows that nursing homes that share 5% of their direct care staff with other facilities are susceptible to the outbreak of infectious diseases, and high-owned buildings are even more at risk. If more than 30% of nursing staff, including aides, spend time in at least two nursing homes, even well-proven tools such as rapid testing, vaccination, and the use of personal protective equipment, will be less effective. Findings from public health and analytics researchers at the University of Missouri, Kansas and University of California, Davis confirm that there is a strong census at the facility and that…
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The MHA successfully published several news stories in the week of April 28th related to federal Medicaid's potential funding cuts. The Lansing State Journal has announced the OP-ED from MHA CEO Brian Peters. Brian Peters was shared as part of his participation in MHA's Protect Mi Care Coalition, which urges Congress members to protect Medicaid. OP-ED has expressed the importance of Medicaid to the state's health care system and the outcomes to access all Michigan care if significant funding cuts are implemented. “The impact will ripple far beyond those who rely on Medicaid. Every hospital, mental health clinic, nursing home…
This story has been updated. The state's largest healthcare workers union set a May 19 deadline Thursday to avoid a May 19 strike involving around 5,700 caregivers at 51 nursing homes in Connecticut. SEIU 1199ne is trying to raise workers' starting wages to $25 an hour, and has been trying to raise most employees to about $30 an hour for several years. But he added that to make that happen, the state will need to make a massive, long-deferred investment in the industry. After “nearly 20 years of austerity,” Baril said, “we can't solve the problems that exist in nickel…
Nursing unions have responded to the UK Supreme Court judgement on the legal definition of a woman under equalities law. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Unison and Unite have all issued position statements on the landmark ruling, which said that a woman is defined by biological sex. “We strive to ensure that all members experience positive, safe, and discrimination-free workplaces and, moreover, society generally” Royal College of Nursing All three unions said they were carefully considering the judgement and the implications it might have on the healthcare sector and reiterated that they were committed to preventing harassment or discrimination…
Collaboration between human and animal nursing professionals can help tackle the climate crisis and the threat of antimicrobial resistance, according to those leading a project linking the two areas of healthcare. Royal College of Nursing (RCN) professional lead for sustainability and registered nurse, Rose Gallagher, recently began the project together with Lisa Tolfree, a Bristol-based registered veterinary nurse and infection prevention and control (IPC) lead for animal health organisation IVC Evidensia. “There is always something to learn from somebody else who is doing a similar role to you, but in a different field” Rose Gallagher Ms Gallagher and Ms Tolfree…
This is an opinion column.I walked along the magic of a pig in Alabama a few weeks ago.It was like every item in the condiment aisle was stolen by an alien and replaced with an exact replica. It's accurate but small. I stumbled, after the aisle, and it seemed everything was a mini.I took a photo and sent it to my wife and asked if I was imagining the whole thing. But that didn't help. If many of the shelves are pocket-sized, the photos of the shelves will look like they are shelves.The truth is that I have begun to…
The number of patients being treated in hospital corridors will be officially monitored nationally for the first time in Northern Ireland, it has been announced. Northern Ireland’s health minister, Mike Nesbitt, revealed last week that country-wide monitoring would begin of the number of people being treated in temporary escalation beds across the Health and Social Care (HSC) service. “It is only through monitoring what is happening on the ground that we will be in a position to take meaningful action” Rita Devlin A spokesperson for the Department of Health in Northern Ireland confirmed to Nursing Times that the rollout of a…
The plan was simple: acquire 18 nursing homes in Ohio. The private equity firm put together a 56-page proposal with bullish projections and minimal costs, including spending just $6 per day for food for each resident. The figure astounded Sam Brooks. “They were talking about cutting costs and saying, ‘We’ll feed them on $6 a day,’ if you can imagine that,” said Brooks, a national advocate for residents in long-term care. Brooks said he has watched as money has become the driving force at nursing homes, once largely run by small businesses, religious groups and nonprofits.Perhaps nowhere is that change…
GrowthCap is pleased to announce The Top Healthcare Investors of 2025. These investors stand out not only for their ability to identify and scale exceptional companies but also for their significant impact on the health and well-being of broad populations. Now in our fifth year of running this awards process, we are impressed by the depth and breadth of this year’s nominee pool. Investors are increasingly focusing on specific segments of healthcare while also refining the capabilities they offer to portfolio companies. This year’s awardees were selected for their deep sector expertise, leadership, and ability to navigate the ever-evolving healthcare…
The plan was simple: acquire 18 nursing homes in Ohio. The private equity firm put together a 56-page proposal with bullish projections and minimal costs, including spending just $6 per day for food for each resident. The figure astounded Sam Brooks. “They were talking about cutting costs and saying, ‘We’ll feed them on $6 a day,’ if you can imagine that,” said Brooks, a national advocate for residents in long-term care. Brooks said he has watched as money has become the driving force at nursing homes, once largely run by small businesses, religious groups and nonprofits.Perhaps nowhere is that change…