Pandemic exacerbates crisis levels for Maine's group homes
Providers say state state aid hasn't sufficiently addressed the funding, reimbursement and workforce issues that existed even before COVID-19.
Source: pressherald.com
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Maine group homes struggle while waiting for promised funds
Increased reimbursements to pay direct-care workers didn't arrive as expected, causing some homes to close, although the Mills administration says a fix is in the works.
Source: pressherald.com
Six years after it was revived, Whiting Farm in Auburn has closed
A shortage of workers along with persistent funding concerns prompted John F. Murphy Homes, which has been running the farm, to close up shop.
Source: pressherald.com
Six years after it was revived, Whiting Farm in Auburn has closed
A shortage of workers along with persistent funding concerns prompted John F. Murphy Homes, which has been running the farm, to close up shop.
Source: sunjournal.com
Maine nursing homes fear that a strong flu season would push them over the edge
Health professionals say staffing shortages are the worst they have ever seen, and the risk of influenza outbreaks makes a terrible situation worse.
Source: sunjournal.com
Maine nursing homes fear that a strong flu season would push them over the edge
Health professionals say staffing shortages are the worst they have ever seen, and the risk of influenza outbreaks makes a terrible situation worse.
Source: centralmaine.com
Maine nursing homes fear that a strong flu season would push them over the edge
Health professionals say staffing shortages are the worst they have ever seen, and the risk of influenza outbreaks makes a terrible situation worse.
Source: pressherald.com
Maine woman quits job to be brother's caretaker | newscentermaine.com
Thereasa Brillant's brother, Rick Hall, lives with autism and just moved into a new home in Lewiston, Maine, before Christmas.
Source: newscentermaine.com
Hundreds of Maine health care workers leave jobs over COVID-19 vaccine mandate, but most stay
Hospitals had a compliance rate of 95% or higher as the mandate took effect Friday.
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Source: centralmaine.com
Families worry as vaccine mandate threatens to shutter group homes
Group homes for adults with severe disabilities have already struggled with staffing and some are warning that the loss of workers who refuse to be vaccinated could lead to closures or service cuts.
Source: sunjournal.com