Photo via Defense Visual Information Distribution Service We are thrilled to announce that THE CARER will be producing a special digital supplement to commemorate Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) on May 8. This historic occasion marks the unconditional surrender of Germany’s military forces to the Allies in 1945, bringing an end to the conflict in Europe during World War II. Over the years, we have been honoured and privileged to share incredible stories from care homes and their residents from across the UK—stories of heroism, resilience, and dedication from residents who served our country in times of conflict and…
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Wheelchair race residents were found again with drugs and reported theftTwo nursing home residents were called back to the facility on Monday, March 17th, just days after being accused of smoking marijuana and racing wheelchairs in Bohlin's health and rehabilitation parking lot.Administrator Jason Gerald told Sgt., according to a report from the Monroe County Sheriff. John Thompson was complained that Ronald Smith, one of the men involved in the wheelchair race, was apparently trapped in his room with marijuana and cocaine. Gerald says he told Smith about drugs, and Smith admitted to having marijuana in a safe trapped in his…
Maine legislators are trying to help long-term care providers float, recruiting and maintaining caregivers in the emergency law that comes when another nursing home closes the door. Sen. Nicole Grohoski (d) proposed a bill to the state Department of Health and Human Services on April 8 that would require “(refunds) to reflect adjustments in living expenses. The DHHS should retroactively follow the adjustments until January 1. The main purpose of LD 1489's funding is to direct workers into the sector rather than into the sector, she said. “When you get a job at a fast food restaurant and get paid…
A priority bill to which Chairman of the Healthcare and Wellness Committee Dan Bronoske (D-Lakewood) heads to the governor's desk when HB 1686 passed the Senate today. HB 1686 lays the foundation for creating the Washington Healthcare Entity Registry, a comprehensive database that tracks vertical and horizontal integration and ownership changes in the healthcare industry. “From day one, I said I was focused on improving transparency and reducing costs,” Rep. Bronosuke said. “This law is the foundation of these goals.” The bill requires that plans be developed to make the registration of Washington Healthcare Entities a reality in coordination with…
Nursing unions in Scotland have announced plans for consulting their members on the 2025-26 NHS pay offer, with some ballots launching today. Unison and the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) have now launched consultations on the latest Agenda for Change pay offer put forward by the Scottish Government last week. “We believe this offer is the best that can be achieved through negotiation in the current climate” Emma Currer The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) will also begin to consult its members from next week. If accepted by unions, nurses and other NHS staff will receive a 4.25% increase for…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have once again postponed its forced provider re-resolution program for nursing homes. This time, until August 1st, you will be able to report to your provider more organizational relationships than you previously needed. A spokesperson for the American Healthcare Association confirmed the delay late Tuesday, with the words that CMS is expected to officially update the deadline via its agency's Medicare Learning Network website, “SOON.” The domestic provider organization recently told McKnight's Long Term Care News that, despite the looming deadline of May 1, only about 20% of the country's roughly 15,000 nursing…
Nurses across the world are “at breaking point”, experiencing burnout, wage stagnation and increased levels of violence at work, according to a major new report. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has called on global healthcare leaders to prioritise long-term sustainable investment, over short-term solutions, to address the root causes of the health workforce emergency. “We must take urgent and decisive action to put nurse wellbeing at the centre of health systems” Pamela Cipriano It comes as the body today published a report and a survey that have laid bare the scale of the crisis in nursing across the globe.…
According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), 93% of non-Medicare spending goes to the Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Over the next decade, these two programs will cost over $8.2 trillion. The proposed federal plan is expected to cut $880 billion. This is over 10% of Medicaid and chips. Broadcut provides strip care from millions of people. Medicaid is suitable for the community, but hospitals operating under the thin razor rims are even more tense with these cuts. People who do not have access to Medicaid or similar programs may not receive the care they need until…
Sally Ragab, CEO @Neunetix. Getty All healthcare providers, pharmacists and patients in the United States are afraid to say or hear “pre-authorized permission is required for that.” Advance approval is a bottleneck that delays care, irritates staff and awaits patients. Pre-approval is a cost control process that has been implemented for reasons. It guarantees that your doctor or other healthcare provider will be refunded by your insurance company for costly procedures. Insurance companies want to protect their profits and process claims for less patients. All these steps are introduced to ensure that patients really need expensive treatments or medications. However,…
San Diego police are seeking the public's help in finding the 47-year-old woman who authorities say has been diagnosed with diabetes, has suffered a mental decline and has been reported missing after being last seen in San Diego. Azcena Horta Quentas was reported missing from a post-coast nursing home at 2828 Meadow Lark Drive around 4pm on Tuesday, the San Diego Police Department said. The Horta Cuentas has a Latina, 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs 230 pounds, has brown hair and brown eyes. She might be wearing a red sweatshirt with black polka dots and grey sweatpants. Horta Cuentas…