Bundled payments helped reduce SNF spending for lower joint replacement surgery: study … State developing guidance on nursing home visits during holidays … Relaxed regulations lead to more telehealth...
A sweet honor: Operator recognizes veterans with Pie Day celebration
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Danielle Brown
Nov 11, 2020
There are few words or actions praiseworthy enough to thank veterans of the United States armed forces for their service and sacrifice to defend this country. One long-term care operator is doing its best...
Establish inoculation program ahead of coronavirus vaccine release, legal experts advise
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Danielle Brown
Nov 11, 2020
Having a vaccination policy in place for employees could be a useful tool for nursing home and other long-term care operators ahead of the release of a potential coronavirus vaccine, legal experts said...
Shared bedrooms, bathrooms linked to higher COVID-19 outbreaks
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Danielle Brown
Nov 11, 2020
Nursing homes that utilize shared rooms and bathrooms for residents are at a higher risk of experiencing larger and more deadly COVID-19 outbreaks than facilities that house residents mostly in private...
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Nov 11, 2020
State extends legal immunity for providers during pandemic … Michigan nursing homes seeking additional liability protections for treating COVID-19 patients … 120% rise in weekly coronavirus cases seen...
Genesis stresses need for ongoing federal support after $60M shortfall due to pandemic
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Danielle Brown
Nov 10, 2020
Genesis HealthCare endured $60 million in losses directly related to the coronavirus pandemic — despite receiving $64 million in federal and state relief funding during the third quarter, company executives...
LTC task force pushes for ‘complete redesign’ of nursing home survey process that places less blame...
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Danielle Brown
Nov 10, 2020
The survey process for nursing homes should focus on engaging geriatric experts more and recognizing high-performing and innovative facilities rather than assigning blame and focusing on punishments for...
Providers plead for urgent action on COVID-19 from Congress, Biden
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Danielle Brown
Nov 10, 2020
Long-term care providers are urging the next administration to prioritize additional resources and relief for providers as coronavirus cases continue to skyrocket at nursing homes.
Also in the News for Tuesday, Nov. 10
Nov 10, 2020
State establishes COVID response teams for long-term care … Healthcare staff exposed to COVID-19 feeling pressured to return to work … Pfizer claims COVID vaccine more than 90% effective
SNFs need more coronavirus testing to move toward normalization, Sabra CEO Matros says
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Danielle Brown
Nov 09, 2020
Effective and rapid COVID-19 testing — and not just a vaccine — will put skilled nursing facilities back on a path toward normalization after being ravaged by the public health crisis, according to...