AHCA/NCAL

NCAL released a new white paper, “The Importance of Expanding Affordable Assisted Living Options and Proposed Solutions,” as part of its efforts to meet the changing needs of the growing senior population.

The Biden Administration plans to establish a federal staffing mandate for nursing homes this year. Yet, the current proposal offers no resources or workforce development programs to help nursing homes implement the mandate.

Nursing home professionals across the country are raising concerns over persistent, worsening workforce challenges.

Due to a nationwide labor shortage, many nursing homes are struggling to find workers to comply with their state’s current requirements.

Nominations for the annual “Future Leaders of Long Term Care in America” program are now open. Candidates will be selected for this professional training and mentorship program, which begins September 19 – 21, 2023, with a symposium in Washington, DC.

As the October deadline draws closer for compliance with the food and nutrition director requirements, a reminder that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services added to the requirements for the director of food and nutrition services.