The state’s nursing home industry found itself reeling from a series of unfortunate and catastrophic events the last couple of years. The deadly impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic combined with the botched evacuation of seven southeast Louisiana nursing homes during last year’s Hurricane Ida served as a one-two punch for the industry and made
A troubling situation
How nursing homes responded to the pandemic and hurricane evacuation has given a black eye to the politically powerful industry, sparking legislative changes.
