The far-reaching report details 350 recommendations across 15 federal agencies and includes actions for state and local governments, employers, and community organizations
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Read Full PostMay 18, 2022 (New York, NY) – We mourn the tragic loss of life this past weekend caused by racially motivated hatred in Buffalo, New York, along with other terrible instances of gun violence in Laguna Woods, California; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Houston, Texas. These horrific events are a stark reminder that racism and gun violence remain public health crises and that mental health services need to be more widely available.
Read Full PostFOLLOWING NATIONAL ACADEMIES’ RECOMMENDATIONS WILL DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE NURSING HOME QUALITY Independent committee recommends policy and practice changes to bolster workforce, enhance quality and ensure resident safetyView a video statement from Dr. Fulmer
Read Full PostPRESIDENT’S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS INCLUDES COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE CARE IN NURSING HOMES President Biden is calling for an ambitious and much-needed overhaul of nursing homes "The past two years have been cataclysmic for America’s nursing homes. President Biden’s commitment to overhauling care for older adults in nursing homes is urgently needed and welcomed. While there are many issues that need to be addressed, adequate staffing is the most essential starting point for improving quality and safety. The people who care for older adults need the training, compensation, and support that will enable them to do their jobs effectively…
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