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LeadingAge PA today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert Bertolette, recently retired president and CEO of Riddle Village retirement community, as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Nov. 1. This appointment follows Adam Marles’ decision to step down and the LeadingAge PA Board of Directors commenced a search for a permanent CEO.

Mercer Blog: The talent shortages in healthcare are both vast and varied. As with the broader labor market, the pandemic had a different impact, depending on the type of job, the location, and several other factors. While nursing shortages are top of mind in some locations, in others there will be an oversupply of nurses but a lack of mental health professionals.

LeadingAge PA is excited to award $98,000 to members through workforce grants this year. The Association is committed to supporting its members’ efforts to attract and retain quality employees, while introducing potential staff to the many rewards a career in senior services offers.

LeadingAge PA today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert Bertolette, recently retired president and CEO of Riddle Village retirement community, as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Nov. 1. This appointment follows Adam Marles’ decision to step down and the LeadingAge PA Board of Directors commenced a search for a permanent CEO.

Adam Marles, LeadingAge PA president and CEO, joins WITF's Smart Talk discussion on the rise of Alzheimer and dementia cases in Pennsylvania, and the lack of care options in the future.

The Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) released extensive comments on the Department of Health (DOH) first package of proposed regulation. As per the regulatory process, IRRC received all comments and compiled their response, which included many of LeadingAge PA and member objections.

Disrespectful behavior has flourished in health care for years. In fact, disrespectful behavior occurs more frequently in health care than in other industries, largely because of the demands and pace of the dynamic, complex, and often stressful work environment along with dysfunctional hierarchies that nurture a sense of status and autonomy.

Nursing homes and personal care homes/assisted living residences in yellow and red positivity areas should be receiving BinaxNOW test kits from the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Today, Alisa Miller officially takes the reins as president and CEO of Kairos Health Systems. An experienced leader in senior services, Miller succeeded Jennifer Wimer and assumed responsibilities on October 1 in coordination with Wimer’s planned retirement.

The CDC provided a summary of guidance for clinicians and health care professionals on antibody tests.

CDC released three new studies suggesting that as the delta spreads, vaccines are becoming less effective, although breakthrough infections are still rare. However, unvaccinated people face much higher risks of illness and death.

LeadingAge posted a virtual update for members, Addressing Vaccine Mandates and Exemption Requests. In it, attorneys from Lane Powell address key legal and operational issues related to mandatory vaccination policies, including medical and religious exemption requests.

LeadingAge PA President and CEO Adam Marles today issued the following statement on President Joe Biden's mandate that all nursing home workers be vaccinated:

LeadingAge PA, an association representing more than 380 providers of services for senior across the commonwealth, will host "Careers To Love Day," a day-long hiring event across the state on Wednesday, September 15.

LW Consulting offers assistance across the senior continuum. They are able to provide senior management support through interim, permanent placements for positions, dining services and housekeeping consulting, and more.

As the association leading the senior services industry and representing more than 380 nonprofit long-term care facilities across Pennsylvania, the safety and care of all residents and staff in member communities remains LeadingAge PA's top priority.

LeadingAge PA, an association representing more than 380 providers of services for seniors, today issued the following statement from President and CEO Adam Marles on newly proposed nursing home regulations by the Wolf administration

City & State PA released the Pennsylvania Healthcare Power 100 list, with LeadingAge PA president & CEO Adam Marles among the leaders recognized in the special commemorative magazine published today.

As part of the strong strides LeadingAge PA is taking to support members in workforce challenges, a new agreement with Drexel University Online provides special tuition rates for LeadingAge PA members through its Higher Education Partnership Program (HEPP).