California nursing homes face class-action lawsuits due to understaffing

Two Marin nursing homes in San Rafael and Novato are among 15 statewide that have been hit by class action lawsuits alleging that their owner systematically understaffed them to increase his profits.

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Wisconsin faces growing long-term care demands versus dwindling work force

Seven nursing homes in Wisconsin have closed this year, according to the Department of Health Services. In the last five years, 27 have closed.

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One in five direct caregiver positions unfilled in Wisconsin

A coalition of Wisconsin health care organizations is warning that the state's shortage of long-term care providers continues to grow.

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Sick staff should stay home, experts say

Flu-like symptoms typically last about two days on average, according to the CDC. The grey area is the duration when you can still spread the virus.

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2017 OPTIMA Award: Under one roof

The winner of the 2017 OPTIMA Award for Excellence in Resident-Focused Care started an intergenerational living program to give new life to aging services and solve staff shortages at the same time.

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Healthcaresource acquires Vikus

The two companies will combine their talents in healthcare workforce management and senior care hiring solutions.

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Stuck in the status quo

Fresh thinking and attention to organizational culture can improve care outcomes for residents, employee morale, reduce turnover and improve profits.

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Staffing shortage prompts shutdown

A Good Samaritan rehabilitation unit has closed because it has had trouble filling and maintaining necessary nursing levels.

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Healthcare IT acquisition

ABILITY Network acquires Shifthound to help providers improve staff scheduling.

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New PBJ double-checks software

ezPBJ launches auditing software to help skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) avoid Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) reporting errors. 

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