NH provider regrets not having state review its vaccine distribution plan
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Danielle Brown
Jan 15, 2021
The leader of a New Hampshire nursing home said it regrets not having its COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan reviewed by state health officials before providing doses to some of the facility’s volunteer...
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Jan 15, 2021
Nursing homes plead for staffing help from National Guard in Kansas, while Indiana extends Guard stay in long-term care facilities … CMS’ Verma hasn’t considered resigning from post, focused on smooth...
Progress: Nearly 25% of first-round long-term care vaccine doses now administered
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Danielle Brown
Jan 14, 2021
Coronavirus vaccinations at long-term care facilities have risen by more than two-thirds since last week, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
More RNs, smaller facilities called keys to improving nursing homes: report
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Danielle Brown
Jan 14, 2021
Nursing homes should be mandated to employ more registered nurses and create smaller living communities, say seniors advocates investigating ways to improve the industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nursing home fights back after group falsely claims vaccine killed residents
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Danielle Brown
Jan 14, 2021
A New York nursing home is fighting back against “blatantly false” claims made by a national group that one of the COVID-19 vaccines is responsible for an outbreak at the facility.
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Jan 14, 2021
CMS announces new tool for 1135 waivers … Federal Trade Commission sends warning to providers about resident stimulus checks … Federal aid runs out for state program for helping nursing homes contain...
Hot idea: Psychologists’ plea to neighbors results in truckloads of donations for nursing home residents
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Danielle Brown
Jan 13, 2021
After noticing a nursing home resident shivering cold and crying during a session, California-based licensed psychologist Tracey Burrell, Ph.D., issued a call-to-action to nearby neighbors for blankets...
Nursing home reform likely coming under Biden, experts warn
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Danielle Brown
Jan 13, 2021
Skilled nursing and other long-term care providers may need to prepare for major nursing home reform efforts, including increased penalties, under President-elect Joe Biden’s administration, according...
Feds demand states expand COVID-19 vaccine administration to more seniors
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Danielle Brown
Jan 13, 2021
More seniors will be able to start getting their first COVID-19 vaccinations after top federal health officials ordered states to expand their priority groups for doses this week.
NY won’t release data from nursing home study that found employee spread was driver behind COVID-19...
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Danielle Brown
Jan 13, 2021
New York’s state health department is facing pressure to release facility survey data from a controversial nursing home study that found employee spread was the main force that led to a major COVID-19...