Residents of Medicaid-funded assisted living facilities are entitled to the same eviction protections as other tenants in the city, county, or state.

Even if a state has no good cause eviction protections, a resident can assert their right to a trial. justiceinaging.org/evictions-medi…

Is not crying in pain for hours 'wishful thinking'?

Is not being left covered in feces for hours 'wishful thinking'?

Is not living in degrading conditions 'wishful thinking'?

Another proud moment for #nursinghome lobbyists.
crainsnewyork.com/health-pulse/n… via Crain's New York

JAG Podcast 2024 - Ep 1: Residents' Fear of Retaliation in America's Nursing Homes: An Exploratory Study …rsing.sage-publications.libsynpro.com/jag-podcast-20…

It's #SAD to see #NursingHomes , including 'non-profits' & their million $ lobby associations, crying about minimum #safestaffing stds that are well below levels necessary to provide safety, no matter dignity. skillednursingnews.com/2024/04/why-le…

Nurse staffing rule slammed by both industry and advocacy groups | Healthcare Dive healthcaredive.com/news/biden-fin…

#NursingHomes are complaining that this low minimum std is unfair to THEM. How fair is it to promise #seniors & #families good care & then neglect them to death? -'Feds to require more staff in nursing homes. Most in St. Louis area don’t meet the bar.' stltoday.com/news/local/bus…

Protecting #nursinghome residents from COVID & other serious infections continues to be a major challenge. There is vaccine resistance, but a major issue is that too many nursing homes fail to implement effective infection control protocols. newsday.com/news/health/co… via Newsday

Assisted living facilities are the new nursing homes. Oversight falls short. nmindepth.com/2024/assisted-… via Bryant Furlow

“I’m a human being, I need help….”
Sadly, grossly inadequate staffing persists in too many #nursinghomes across the #USA due to powerful industry lobbyists & weak leaders. Money talks while residents suffer unnecessarily. thegazette.com/health-care-me…

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From 7-8pm, we are hosting a panel discussion featuring esteemed experts in long-term care.

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According to the new UCLA study, if tunneling profits was ended, 'The unreported profits are enough to fund a 29% increase in the number of registered nurses across facilities, according to the study.'

anderson-review.ucla.edu/nursing-home-i… UCLA Anderson Review

Volunteers lend their time, talent, and voice to make a difference, the Ombudsman program could not be its best without the volunteers who help carry out the mission of advocating for residents. Become a volunteer and share this video to encourage others. bit.ly/3vnpGzi

There is #NoExcuse for providing #SafeStaffing waivers to rural #nursinghomes . As #NorthDakota demonstrates, rural facilities can staff safely. Members of #Congress , CMSGov, Office of Management and Budget need to be less credulous of industry B.S. & protect residents! skillednursingnews.com/2024/04/policy…

Join LTCCC's Family Council Empowerment team for a discussion on readjusting expectations, recognizing small wins, and openly discussing successes and challenges. April 25 at 12pm ET! Register: bit.ly/apr-empower

Medicare coverage of skilled nursing and therapy services in Skilled Nursing Facility, Home Health, and Outpatient Therapy settings doesn't turn on the presence or absence of a beneficiary’s improvement, but on the need for skilled care.

#KnowJimmo ⚖️⬇️
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