Meet the People Tapped by the State to Make Virginia's Nursing Homes Better

Meet the people tapped by the state to make Virginia's nursing homes better

RICHMOND, Va. Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced a lineup of healthcare providers, industry professionals, state government leaders, legal experts, and consumer advocates who have now been tasked with coming up with solutions to make nursing homes better.As part of Youngkin's recent executive order aimed at strengthening the oversight of facilities, the Nursing Home Oversight and Accountability Advisory Board has been established. It will mak…

Youngkin announces members on newly-created board to oversee Virginia nursing homes

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced the members of the newly-established board that will oversee nursing homes, which was created under an executive order signed in August. The Nursing Home Oversight and Accountability Board reportedly includes providers, geriatricians, advocates and external stakeholders. The Governor's office announced the following board members: Sherrin Alsop, supervisor, King and Queen County Peter An…

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Nursing Home Oversight Board

Tweet RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced a newly-established Nursing Home Oversight and Accountability Advisory Board, created under Executive Order 52. The Board includes experienced providers, geriatricians, advocates, and external stakeholders, all dedicated to representing the Commonwealth’s interests in ensuring that nursing home facilities consistently meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and transparency.  “E…

Lackluster ratings and increase in complaints leads to Virginia nursing home advisory board creation - SuperTalk 92.9

Governor Youngkin has assembled a 20-member committee that will give direction for some of Virginia’s most vulnerable patients. The Nursing Home Oversight and Accountability Advisory Board is a result of a less-than-stellar review of current skilled nursing facilities that have Virginia ranked 38th in the nation in elderly care. Health Commissioner Dr. Karen Shelton told a state subcommittee in July there has been an increase in the number and s…

Governor Announces Board Members to Oversee Virginia Nursing Homes

The Office of Licensure and Certification faces a 42% vacancy rate among inspectors; Virginia is stepping up recruitment, training.