McKnight's March 27, 2024
Josh Henreckson

Facing a harsher regulatory environment from the state and federal governments in recent years, top long-term care leaders called for more collaboration and measures that work to improve care quality in nursing homes.

The current system is full of backlogs and is overly punitive, they emphasized in a special McKnight’s VIP Executive Conversation Thursday.

The sector leaders were quick to acknowledge the need for common sense regulations to ensure the quality of care for the vulnerable individuals in nursing homes. Current and proposed regulations seem to be at odds with achieving better care, however, they added.

“Common sense has to prevail,” said Deke Cateau, CEO at Atlanta-based provider AG Rhodes. “We as a nation can produce a regulatory environment...

Today's Sponsors

LEK
ZeOmega

Today's Sponsor

LEK

 
Topics: Govt Agencies, Post-Acute Care, Provider, Regulations
NPHI Builds Resources to Enhance Support for Cancer Patients
Managing Diabetes and Dementia in Long-Term Care
UConn John Dempsey Hospital Launches New Palliative Care Clinic
Inside the Balance That Makes These States Easier for Nursing Home Operators and Better for Dealmaking
Centering Caregiver and Provider Feedback in Home-Based Care Innovation

Share This Article