/tags/nursing-homes nursing homes en-US Copyright Wed, 19 Jul 2023 21:37:54 GMT /government-politics/2023-07-19/ohios-nursing-homes-get-a-boost-in-the-state-budget-but-theres-a-bit-of-a-catch Ohio's new budget includes more than a billion dollars for nursing homes and incentives for those who provide exceptional care — but there's money for more inspectors to check them out and penalties for failing to provide good care. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 21:37:54 GMT /government-politics/2023-07-19/ohios-nursing-homes-get-a-boost-in-the-state-budget-but-theres-a-bit-of-a-catch Karen Kasler /government-politics/2022-12-02/ohio-house-approves-615m-for-nursing-homes The new funding would be from the state's general revenue funds along with a federal match. Fri, 02 Dec 2022 19:11:47 GMT /government-politics/2022-12-02/ohio-house-approves-615m-for-nursing-homes Andy Chow /government-politics/2022-11-28/ohios-nursing-homes-hope-for-more-money-soon-and-in-next-years-budget The nursing homes say they need $600 million of money allocated for COVID costs plus some ongoing funding changes to make ends meet. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 23:03:02 GMT /government-politics/2022-11-28/ohios-nursing-homes-hope-for-more-money-soon-and-in-next-years-budget Jo Ingles /government-politics/2021-11-22/ohio-nursing-home-camera-bill-known-as-esthers-law-passes-unanimously Families, advocates and nursing home workers say it will help keep residents safe and help employees better care for those who live in their facilities. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:02:52 GMT /government-politics/2021-11-22/ohio-nursing-home-camera-bill-known-as-esthers-law-passes-unanimously Karen Kasler /government-politics/2021-11-05/nearly-half-of-ohios-nursing-home-workers-remain-unvaccinated-for-covid Will they get vaccinated before the new federal January 4th deadline? Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:04:39 GMT /government-politics/2021-11-05/nearly-half-of-ohios-nursing-home-workers-remain-unvaccinated-for-covid Jo Ingles /health/2021-08-19/ohio-nursing-homes-brace-for-loss-of-staff-and-possible-closures-due-to-new-federal-mandate The lobbying group for those facilities warns a new requirement that staff is vaccinated will have unintended consequences. Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:21:47 GMT /health/2021-08-19/ohio-nursing-homes-brace-for-loss-of-staff-and-possible-closures-due-to-new-federal-mandate Jo Ingles /government-politics/2021-07-12/group-can-collect-signatures-for-nursing-facility-patient-rights-ballot-issue Supporters of a bill of rights for nursing home patients have gotten the go-ahead to start collecting signatures to put the issue before voters as an… Mon, 12 Jul 2021 21:49:53 GMT /government-politics/2021-07-12/group-can-collect-signatures-for-nursing-facility-patient-rights-ballot-issue Andy Chow /government-politics/2021-05-19/esthers-law-allowing-cameras-in-nursing-home-rooms-passes-ohio-senate The Senate has okayed a bipartisan bill that allows nursing home and long-term care facility residents and their families to install cameras in their… Wed, 19 May 2021 21:12:45 GMT /government-politics/2021-05-19/esthers-law-allowing-cameras-in-nursing-home-rooms-passes-ohio-senate Karen Kasler /government-politics/2021-05-05/new-health-orders-for-facilities-that-serve-senior-citizens The Ohio Department of Health director has signed some new orders dealing with the care of older Ohioans. ODH Director Stephanie McCloud signed an order… Wed, 05 May 2021 18:34:33 GMT /government-politics/2021-05-05/new-health-orders-for-facilities-that-serve-senior-citizens Jo Ingles /government-politics/2021-03-31/bill-would-allow-ohio-nursing-home-residents-to-have-security-cameras Many Ohioans have security cameras inside their homes but Ohio law prohibits residents who live in assisted living or long-term care nursing facilities… Wed, 31 Mar 2021 20:32:43 GMT /government-politics/2021-03-31/bill-would-allow-ohio-nursing-home-residents-to-have-security-cameras Jo Ingles