Garden-variety therapy: Operator uses partnership to build green-thumb program for residents
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 17, 2021
A New Jersey-based provider is partnering with a national organization that offers indoor gardening programs for seniors in long-term care, just in time for spring. Springpoint on Wednesday announced...
Nursing homes on the hot seat today at Senate hearing on COVID-19 ‘deficiencies’
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 17, 2021
Lawmakers on the Senate Finance Committee will be taking a deep dive today behind COVID-19’s deadly impact on nursing home residents and employees.
PruittHealth turns to increased accreditation to expand quality campaign
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 17, 2021
A major post-acute care provider says it is taking extra steps to make sure its skilled nursing facilities perform at a high level.
15th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo kicks off today
Mar 17, 2021
The first day of the 15th annual McKnight’s Online Expo starts at 10:30 a.m. ET today.
Also in the News for Wednesday, March 17
Mar 17, 2021
Antibiotic use in nursing homes saw a big jump in early pandemic months … PA nursing homes fined more than $31K for COVID-related complaints … First-of-its-kind study finds Pfizer COVID vaccine highly...
Leading long-term care industry advocates are eyeing a registered nurse staffing requirement and enhanced Medicaid funding under a set of “bold” reform measures aimed at improving that long-term care...
Lawmakers aiming for yearlong relief from 2% Medicare sequester cut
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Danielle Brown
Mar 16, 2021
The moratorium on the 2% Medicare sequester cuts would be extended through the end of the year under a new proposal from federal lawmakers.
Despite vaccine hesitancy, coronavirus cases among nursing home staff nose-dive 83%
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 16, 2021
Like nursing home residents, COVID-19 cases among workers have plummeted at a rapid rate since peaking in late December.
ONE DAY TO GO: McKnight’s Online Expo returns Wednesday
Mar 16, 2021
Lessons on how providers can reduce risk and improve quality operations in 2021 will lead the way Wednesday when the 15th annual McKnight’s Spring Online Expo kicks off.
Also in the News for Tuesday, March 16
Mar 16, 2021
OSHA’s new COVID-19 inspection program targets SNFs, ALFs, home health … 20% of healthcare workers have experienced moderate depression during pandemic … CMS doubles Medicare reimbursement rate for...