Home Health Aides Seek Basic Protections
by Lisa Backus | Mar 30, 2020 11:30am If Lynda Frank gets sick while working as a home personal care aide, she’s … Continue reading Home Health Aides Seek Basic Protections
Connecticut
Coronavirus brings new challenges for CT home health aides, clients
Social distancing is one way to curb the spread of the coronavirus, but for health care workers who provide care in people’s … Continue reading Coronavirus brings new challenges for CT home health aides, clients
SEIU1199NE media coverage on COVID-19
The union, which represents 25,000 government and private-sector health care workers in hospitals, nursing homes, group homes and home care … Continue reading SEIU1199NE media coverage on COVID-19
CT nursing homes directed to limit visitors amid coronavirus concerns
As state officials took steps to try to prevent the spread of coronavirus, labor leaders contemplated how to address staffing … Continue reading CT nursing homes directed to limit visitors amid coronavirus concerns
Wesleyan Janitor Francisco Acosta Granted Year-Long Extension on Stay
University janitor Francisco Acosta was granted a year-long extension on his stay in the United States last Thursday, Jan. 23, … Continue reading Wesleyan Janitor Francisco Acosta Granted Year-Long Extension on Stay
CT News Junkie – “Staffing Shortage Pushes Overtime Pay Through The Roof In DOC, Creates ‘Dangerous Situation’”
A health care staff shortage in the state Correction Department is driving up overtime costs and creating a dangerous situation … Continue reading CT News Junkie – “Staffing Shortage Pushes Overtime Pay Through The Roof In DOC, Creates ‘Dangerous Situation’”
Owner of Waterbury nursing home pleads guilty to federal theft charges
WATERBURY – A 71-year-old New York man who owned a city nursing home pleaded guilty Wednesday to embezzling millions from … Continue reading Owner of Waterbury nursing home pleads guilty to federal theft charges
Hospitals
We Need To Do Better For Our Elderly
From the Warwick Beacon – Visit the website to read the article here – While nobody likes to admit it … Continue reading We Need To Do Better For Our Elderly
Connecticut
Senate GOP wants special session on nursing homes
The CT Mirror covered a story in which all 14 members of the state Senate Republican minority called Thursday for … Continue reading Senate GOP wants special session on nursing homes
Connecticut
“On the Job, 24 Hours A Day, 27 Days A Month” – A New York Times Article
A home health aide for a 77-year-old man serves as social worker, diaper changer, dietitian, day planner, warden and more … Continue reading “On the Job, 24 Hours A Day, 27 Days A Month” – A New York Times Article