Multiple states now redirecting unused COVID vaccines from nursing homes
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 27, 2021
Coronavirus vaccines going unused at nursing homes in several states are now being redirected in an effort to put doses into the arms of more seniors and eligible workers in other settings.
Revised COVID-19 guidance from OSHA coming under executive order
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 27, 2021
New pandemic guidance on healthcare workplace safety could provide more clarity for providers and workers in long-term care, according to a leading expert.
Green Houses bring blue skies as smaller nursing homes show fewer COVID deaths, cases
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 27, 2021
Residents living in smaller nursing homes are less likely to contract or die from COVID-19 than those who live in larger facilities, according to study results published in JAMDA on Monday.
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Jan 27, 2021
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95-year-old makes more than 3,000 masks for local nursing homes, community
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 26, 2021
When masks were hard to come by during the start of the pandemic, Ohio long-term care resident Miriam Looker channeled Rosie the Riveter and sprang into action to make masks for some relatives.
HHS: Public health emergency, key funding and waivers likely to extend through 2021
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 26, 2021
A top federal health official has indicated that the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration will likely stay put throughout 2021 — securing a critical tool for long-term providers to help them...
Skilled nursing’s ‘pain points’ persist, including 69% median occupancy
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 26, 2021
Occupancy continues to be a “pain point” for skilled nursing operators during the new year, according to the latest insights from CliftonLarsonAllen.
CVS, Walgreens say they’re on track: First round of COVID vaccines at SNFs completed
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 26, 2021
Pharmacy retailers CVS Health and Walgreens were both on track to have completed the first round of coronavirus vaccinations at skilled nursing facilities, the companies reported Monday.
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Jan 26, 2021
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Biden wants more infection-control regulations, COVID relief funding for long-term care
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 25, 2021
Stricter infection-control regulations, as well as more generous COVID-19 relief funding for long-term care providers could be coming, if President Joe Biden has his way. Biden unveiled his pandemic response...