As the population of residents grows older and frailer, the industry grapples with new ways to provide care and services.
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A final rule pubished by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in December 2014 regarding union election timelines could have a major impact on the seniors housing industry. The new rule includes several elements, but the most significant consequence of the ruling is shortening the amount of time between filing an election petition for a proposed union and the date the election is held.
WASHINGTON — U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Hospitals and Best Children’s Hospitals, has released its Best Nursing Homes 2015, highlighting the top nursing homes in every state and nearly 100 major metropolitan areas. The ratings cover almost 16,000 nursing homes nationwide and are freely available.
Maintaining viable health under increasing pressures By Martin Cauz Nursing care facilities need to have the necessary human and financial capital to deliver the highest quality of care to residents. To say that nursing care facilities in the United States are currently facing tremendous financial pressures would be an understatement.