Providers remain vigilant despite official’s optimism that herd immunity is at hand
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 02, 2021
Connecticut nursing homes could be nearing herd immunity levels based on latest COVID-19 case levels, state officials reported over the weekend.
Nursing home coronavirus cases nearly cut in half in four weeks
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 02, 2021
Nursing homes are closer to returning back to normal operations based on coronavirus case trends over the past month.
Operator accused of falsely billing for skilled nursing services in $100M fraud scheme
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 02, 2021
The part-owner and operator of a Massachusetts-based home health company and a licensed practical nurse are accused of falsely billing for home health services that were never provided, including skilled...
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Feb 02, 2021
State bill would expand legal immunity for nursing homes during public health emergencies … NY’s Cuomo downplays undercounting of nursing home coronavirus deaths … San Diego turns to firefighters...
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Feb 01, 2021
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Suit alleges that officials misused COVID-19 relief intended for nursing homes; accuses state of using...
Feb 01, 2021
Long-term care providers in Pennsylvania have accused the state of withholding more than $150 million in federal funding meant to support nursing homes during the public health crisis.
State misses key vaccine start reporting deadline
Feb 01, 2021
New Jersey – Coronavirus vaccinations for long-term care residents and workers in the state started a week later than expected after officials missed a key federal reporting deadline.
Nursing home opens as COVID-19 recovery center
Feb 01, 2021
Connecticut – The state has opened a fourth recovery center for COVID-19 patients in an effort to ease the load on nursing providers throughout the state.
Asymptomatic staff may work, guidance says
Feb 01, 2021
Oklahoma – Providers in the state have been skeptical of a new measure that allows healthcare staff members to continue working in long-term care facilities and hospitals if they have COVID-19 and...
LA County takes control of it own vaccination plans
Feb 01, 2021
California – Public health officials in California’s Los Angeles County in December pulled long-term care facilities out of the federal COVID-19 vaccination program. The aim was to provide the medication...