Some states demand nursing homes spend more on care and are more transparent in their finances. Michigan could do the same.
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Michigan nursing homes have few staff, little training. Misery can follow
Other states have moved to require more staff at nursing homes, but Michigan hasn’t changed its laws in nearly 50 years. That leads to neglect and mistakes, a review of inspections shows.
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Michigan sits on $35M fund to improve nursing homes. It’s largely unused
A $35 million fund could help pay for activities and services in nursing homes, but some say red tape makes the dollars not worth the time to apply.
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Abuse, neglect common in Michigan nursing homes — and no one is coming to help
A Bridge investigation finds 5,900 cases of abuse, neglect or care woes at state nursing homes, including nearly three dozen deaths. Advocates say change is needed, but no reform is pending in Lansing.
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Choosing a nursing home can be tough; these tips can help
Too often, the choice of a nursing home isn’t really a choice; it’s about the first available bed after an unexpected health crisis. But for consumers who have time, there are tips for finding one with the best odds for quality care and a high quality of life.
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Watchdogs: Michigan nursing homes may be hiding profits as residents suffer
A new report on four Michigan nursing home chains scrutinizes their use of affiliate companies to pay themselves for services, as complaints about care mount.
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Opinion | Congress must protect staffing standards in nursing homes
Minimum staffing standards help protect the basic right of nursing home residents to live with dignity. We know it is what the American people want.
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Staffing woes foil Michigan efforts to keep residents out of nursing homes
The popular MI Choice program, which keeps low-income seniors and disabled residents in their homes, now has 4,000 open positions as state agencies struggle to hire direct-care staffers, even after offering higher pay.
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Gretchen Whitmer COVID report card: Lives saved, economy hurt, test scores fall
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s first term was defined by COVID. A Bridge analysis finds the facts are clear: Her orders spared lives, but did so at a cost to the economy and K-12 learning.
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Emails: Michigan health director urged ‘edits’ to nursing home death audit
New documents reveal tense internal debate over an explosive audit review that identified new COVID-19 deaths at Michigan nursing homes and other long-term care facilities that had not been previously disclosed.