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Ding Dong, The Wicked Witch is Dead–Bye Bye Chevron Doctrine
And you can see the managerial-professional class that detests the idea of separation of powers and checks and balances have a meltdown. … [Read more...] about Ding Dong, The Wicked Witch is Dead–Bye Bye Chevron Doctrine
Effective July 1, 2023–The New Texas Data Privacy Law
The new Texas Data Privacy Law goes into effect on July 1, 2024. The law pertains to the collection and processing of consumers' online data and applies to healthcare companies, among others. This article explains some of the major points. A consumer can exercise their right to: Confirm whether a business is processing their personal data and be able to access their personal data Correct inaccuracies in their personal data, taking into account the nature of the personal data … [Read more...] about Effective July 1, 2023–The New Texas Data Privacy Law
Guidance on the Revised NATCEP Survey Process
Texas HHSC has published guidance on the Revised NATCEP Survey Process that went into effect in March 2024. Please recall that these reviews have been moved to the Licensing and Credentialing unit and will no longer be performed by Survey Operations staff. … [Read more...] about Guidance on the Revised NATCEP Survey Process
When Truth is Treason in an Empire of Lies
Professor Jonathan Turley reports on troubling action taken by the Oregon Medical Board. There is a controversy in Oregon over a proposed change in the ethics rule from the Oregon Medical Board. At issue is the use of “microaggressions” to discipline doctors and to make reporting such transgressions mandatory for all doctors. It seems before you can give stitches, you have to join snitches under one of the most ambiguous categories of prescribed speech. I … [Read more...] about When Truth is Treason in an Empire of Lies
The CMS Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities is Effective June 21, 2024
Isn't it interesting how bureaucracies believe they can conjure the expected results like magic if they pass a rule? It's like the alchemists of old who were, essentially, practicing wizardry. You can find the new rule here, introduced by the typical word salad employed by governmental agencies. Did you know that you are presumed to be "hiding profits?" "There is also evidence that facilities have additional funding that they could be devoting to staffing. For example, one paper found … [Read more...] about The CMS Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities is Effective June 21, 2024
For Texas Directors of Nursing in Long-Term Care
The Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies is surveying to assess nurse staffing issues so that legislators can "make informed decisions regarding the nursing shortage in Texas." You have until Friday, March 15, 2024, to give input. Go here to participate. … [Read more...] about For Texas Directors of Nursing in Long-Term Care
ACCOMMODATIONS AND THE INTERACTIVE PROCESS? Part 3 of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Proposed Regulations
On August 11, 2023, the EEOC published proposed regulations for the Act in the Federal Register. Comments are due within 60 days from that date, which is October 10, 2023. Employers can provide their comments on the proposed regulations electronically at http://www.regulations.gov. There is a distinction between accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and this. Under the ADA, an accommodation suspending an essential work function is rarely considered “reasonable.” Here, … [Read more...] about ACCOMMODATIONS AND THE INTERACTIVE PROCESS? Part 3 of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Proposed Regulations
WHAT ABOUT “QUALIFIED” EMPLOYEES WHO CANNOT PERFORM AN ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION? Part 2 of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Proposed Regulations
First, realize that the Act applies to employers with fifteen or more employees. However, in the health care and private provider arena, the Act and its proposed regulations may affect the ability to care for vulnerable patients and individuals. It will not apply to you if you have fewer than fifteen employees. The PWFA expands the definition of "qualified employee" who cannot perform one or more essential job functions if the inability is for a temporary period, the function "in the near … [Read more...] about WHAT ABOUT “QUALIFIED” EMPLOYEES WHO CANNOT PERFORM AN ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION? Part 2 of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Proposed Regulations
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Proposed New Regulations Part 1
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) was signed into law in December 2022 and has become effective as of June 27, 2023. The Equal Opportunity Commission, having enforcement authority, accepted complaints on that date. On August 11, 2023, the EEOC published proposed regulations for the Act in the Federal Register. Comments are due within 60 days from that date. Employers are able to provide their comments on the proposed regulations electronically … [Read more...] about The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Proposed New Regulations Part 1
