As FDA panel endorses Pfizer vaccine, CVS Health says it’s ready to administer doses in nursing...
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Danielle Brown
Dec 11, 2020
CVS Health’s top executive is confident that the company will be administering coronavirus vaccines in “thousands” of long-term care facilities before the Christmas holiday pending federal approval.
COVID-19 death rate in nursing homes reaches new height since start of pandemic, on track to worsen,...
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Danielle Brown
Dec 11, 2020
Nursing homes experienced their worst COVID-19 death rate between mid-October and mid-November, with more than 8,400 residents dying from the disease over the four-week period, according to a new analysis...
Trilogy Health Services, Citadel place high on annual ‘Best Workplaces’ rankings
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Danielle Brown
Dec 11, 2020
Trilogy Health Services and Citadel were among the large skilled nursing providers to earn top rankings in this year’s Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services lists.
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Dec 11, 2020
Nursing home workers face tougher COVID-19 testing rules … Multiple Massachusetts nursing homes accepting coronavirus patients … How the COVID-19 vaccine may impact seniors … Nursing homes may be...
FDA panel endorses emergency use authorization for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
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Danielle Brown
Dec 10, 2020
Nursing home residents and workers may be just days away from getting the initial doses of the first COVID-19 vaccine, after a federal advisory panel approved its emergency use Thursday.
Long-term care leaders have a moral responsibility to address racial inequities in facilities, influential...
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Danielle Brown
Dec 10, 2020
The pandemic is forcing long-term care leaders and operators to address and help alleviate racial disparities often found and perpetuated throughout the healthcare industry, a well-known academic and leader...
Providers welcome Biden’s pick to head HHS, push president-elect to establish LTC workforce commission
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Danielle Brown
Dec 10, 2020
The nation’s two largest nursing home associations sang the praises of Xavier Becerra, who President-elect Joe Biden has chosen to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
SNF occupancy inches up in September to 74%, NIC reports
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 10, 2020
Skilled nursing home operators saw a slight increase in occupancy during the month of September, according to the latest data released by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC).
Also in the News for Thursday, Dec. 10
Dec 10, 2020
CMS issues update FAQ on nursing home COVID-19 testing … Louisiana nursing homes set to receive more funding under new rule … Wisconsin using staffing agency to hire more healthcare workers … Verma:...