Here’s a rundown of the top 7 stories that McKnight’s Long-Term Care News readers opened over the past 12 months.
Feds distributing 30 million more rapid BinaxNOW tests
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 18, 2020
The Department of Health and Human Services is sending another 30 million Abbott BinaxNOW rapid tests to support vulnerable populations, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities and home health...
Also in the News for Friday, Dec. 18
Dec 18, 2020
Nursing home, CCRC spending increased by 3.3% in 2019 … First U.S. nursing homes receive coronavirus vaccine; Genesis facility among the firsts … FDA panel endorses second coronavirus vaccine for emergency...
HHS gives nursing homes ‘a fighting chance,’ releases $1.1B more in federal relief funding
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 17, 2020
The federal government began sending $1.1 billion in coronavirus relief funding to nursing homes this week to help providers cope with lost revenues and increased expenses caused by the pandemic.
65% of nursing homes operating at a loss, survey finds
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 17, 2020
Ninety percent of nursing home operators are currently operating at a loss or at a profit margin of less than 3% — with almost two-thirds of them operating a loss, according to a new industry survey.
Also in the News for Thursday, Dec. 17
Dec 17, 2020
More than 82% of LTC pharmacists don’t trust CVS, Walgreens to administer vaccines safely to nursing home residents … Indiana nursing homes jump on program to help facilities improve COVID-19 preparedness...
Volunteers, families jump to help decorate dozens of resident windows for holiday
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 16, 2020
This far from normal year has forced many providers and operators to think outside the box when it comes to keeping residents happy and engaged during the pandemic. That’s been especially true for the...
BREAKING: Nursing homes gain another $1.1B in federal relief funding
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 16, 2020
The Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday announced that nursing homes will receive another $1.1 billion in COVID-19 relief funding.
Industry leaders demand action on COVID relief proposals worth $2B for providers
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 16, 2020
The nation’s two largest nursing home associations are urging lawmakers to reach a deal on two COVID-19 relief bills that would provide $2 billion in overall aid to providers.
Also in the News for Wednesday, Dec. 16
Dec 16, 2020
Second vaccine closer to gaining FDA approval … Ohio starting vaccinations at nursing homes sooner than expected … Nursing home residents among the first to receive Pfizer COVID vaccine in Canada …...