Iowa’s long-term care system remains under mounting pressure from workforce shortages, high turnover and a wave of facility closures that have left vulnerable residents traumatized and at risk, according to a new report from the Iowa Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.
A federal judge in Iowa has blocked key parts of a Biden administration rule mandating minimum staffing levels in nursing homes across the country. The ruling comes after Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird co-led a multi-state lawsuit, joined by 19 other states trying to block the law.
This week on the On Iowa Politics podcast we tune into a session at the 2024 Iowa Ideas conference.
Iowa House Republicans and Iowa Senate Democrats introduced their respective legislative proposals Tuesday to ensure safety, support and accountability in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
But Democrats say more accountability is needed following reports of neglect.
A western Iowa care facility for people with disabilities has been fined $10,000 for contributing to the death of a resident.
Industry leaders say better government reimbursement rates are needed in order to better pay workers
Federal officials fined Dunlap Specialty Care $62,283, alleging the home had failed to take the necessary steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
With increased isolation since the pandemic, reaching out is more important than ever. That’s how 8-year-old Kenley Lindstrom and Jack Stevens, 72, became pals. With Grandparent’s Day on Sunday, now is good time to reach out.
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