Category: Long Term Care

U.S. Supreme Court Expands Options for Residents & Families Suing Nursing Homes

In a ruling issued today, the United States Supreme Court held that the family of a nursing home resident could bring a claim against the nursing home under the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act via section 1983.  In Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County v. Talevski, Talevski’s family claimed that the nursing home where...

Granny Cams Are Likely Here to Stay: Taking Steps to Address the Inevitable

“Granny cams” or family-placed electronic monitoring in a nursing facility have become more commonplace.  Cameras are easier to obtain and set up and can easily be linked to one or more family member’s cell phones.  With COVID visiting restrictions making it more difficult for families to visit their loved ones in person, more and more...

Top Three Current Revenue Stream Considerations for Tax-Exempt Organizations Providing Elder Care

Current economic conditions have put additional strain on organizations across the health care spectrum in unprecedented ways. However, along with new challenges, both market conditions and new guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) bring fresh opportunities for tax-exempt senior services and other elder care organizations to consider new efficiencies, maximize revenues, and even expand...

Minnesota Enacts New Assisted Living Facility Law

On May 22, 2019, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a significant new assisted living licensure bill into law. Previously in Minnesota, assisted living facilities were required to register with the Minnesota Department of Health (the “Department”) but were not subject to facility licensure. The new law requires assisted living facilities to be licensed, with special...