In a move designed to improve standards in long term care facilities, Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm signed a measure earlier this year that requires nursing homes and other assisted living facilities to conduct criminal background checks on prospective employees, the Michigan Long Term Care Partnership Workforce Background Check. (WILX News) At the web site, Michigan Long Term Care Partnership, you'll find the text of the bill, legal guides, and information on the background check … [Read more...] about Mandatory Background Checks for LTC Employees in Michigan
Quality First Pledge
In the long term care industry, there is what's known as the "Quality First Pledge," containing seven core principles: Continuous Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement Public Disclosure and Accountability Patient/Resident and Family Rights Workforce Excellence Public Input and Community Involvement Ethical Practices Financial Stewardship (Source: American Health Care Association) Harborside Healthcare, a long term care provider, released a quality report titled, … [Read more...] about Quality First Pledge
