The U.S. Department of Labor shows it is still targeting home health agencies in its enforcement of wage and hour rules. In the latest example, the DOL announced the recovery of $137,838 in back wages, including $68,919 and an equal amount in liquidated damages. The DOL reported that Essential Home Health of Lubbock, Texas, paid …
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Flu season is once again upon us, and SNF staff need to take precautionary measures to protect the residents in their care. Between 2.2 and 3.7 million Americans have contracted the flu so far this season, leading to an approximate 3,600 deaths since October, according to a recent CDC report. The CDC recommends that SNFs …
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