A bill in the Arizona Legislature would let nursing homes and assisted living facilities use a third party to conduct their annual inspections. Will Humble, executive director of the Arizona Public Health Association, is not too thrilled about this measure.He says not only would a facility be able to "shop out" the inspection process, as he put it.
In a few days, Arizona’s minimum wage will rise to $13.85 an hour. Other cities will see higher increases, but what does this mean for the direct-care industry those workers who provide hands-on care to older adults and people with disabilities? COVID-19 led to wage increases for many paid caregivers the folks who help bathe, dress, toilet and feed those in long-term care