State officials, who had planned to fund the broad testing of nursing home staff through Aug. 31, are extending their … Continue reading State extends funding for nursing home staff testing through October
For months, Lurlette Newell avoided hugs from her grandchildren, a heartbreaking ordeal for a woman who loves to show affection. … Continue reading Broad testing of nursing home staff is considered crucial in stopping COVID. But who will pay for it?
HARTFORD — Gov. Ned Lamont said Friday he will soon issue an executive order that will make it easier for … Continue reading Gov. Ned Lamont will issue order making it easier for essential workers who contract COVID-19 to collect workers’ compensation
One night in April, after coming off her shift at a Farmington nursing home, Chasity Williams started to feel sick. … Continue reading ‘Sad and tragic:’ Federal nursing home data show at least 3,400 staffers infected, 14 dead
Wearing a mask and speaking through a megaphone, Jesse Martin prompted a crowd that had gathered outside the state Department … Continue reading Union Health Care Workers Petition To Remove DPH Official, Demand Better Protections
State officials have announced that they’re scaling back COVID-19 testing at nursing homes and assisted living facilities. It’s a policy … Continue reading Lamont Allows Reduced Testing Of Nursing Home Workers, Cites Changing Federal Guidance
Since April, Rhode Island nursing homes have received over $50 million dollars in state and federal funding in response to … Continue reading Demand an end to the lethal status quo in nursing homes
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Although the numbers are down in Rhode Island, there is an urge to better protect the state’s most vulnerable population … Continue reading RI lawmakers push for better protection in nursing homes
Join us at Bushnell Park’s North Hill by the State Capitol as we remember and honor thousands of long-term care … Continue reading Remembering Long-Term Care Workers & Clients Fighting COVID-19
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ICare Delegate meeting: Discuss info picket and layoffs Topic: Icare Delegates meeting Time: Jun 16, 2020 05:30 PM Eastern Time … Continue reading iCare Delegate Assembly 6.16.20