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A shortage of staff was given as one reason that officials for the Avantara Ipswich nursing home said they will close the 40-bed nursing home on May 31, 2022.
Avantara Ipswich failed to ensure the facility was administered in way that ensured the safety and well-being for all 28 residents, per the report.
Oregon lawmakers have concluded the legislative session with a measure aimed at alleviating the state's nursing shortage. In it's final week, the Legislature passed House Bill 4003, a measure that will allow nursing students to gain a license so they can work with limited duties and gain experience in hospitals. Idaho and Washington already have similar nurse intern licenses. ...
Mask requirements are coming to an end in Washington state on Saturday, more than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic. But the transition could be stressful for some. Dr. ...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A new report from the American Health Care Association shows...