Senior housing occupancy hits record low in third quarter … CMS’ Verma assures: Seniors will get coronavirus vaccine at no cost … Louisiana lawmakers want more say so in nursing home visitation rules...
More states question reliability of point-of-care testing devices supplied by feds
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Danielle Brown
Oct 15, 2020
Several other states are expressing skepticism in the reliability of the rapid, point-of-care antigen tests provided by the federal government following reports that the devices have been producing a lot...
Operators call for reevaluation of nursing home testing and visitation rules
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Danielle Brown
Oct 15, 2020
New York providers are calling on state officials to ease nursing home testing and visitation requirements in order to bring them closer in line with federal standards.
Legislation makes it harder for nursing homes to accept COVID-19 patients
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 15, 2020
Michigan nursing homes will have to meet a rigorous set of guidelines if they want to admit and care for COVID-19 patients under new legislation passed by state lawmakers.
Also in the News for Thursday, Oct. 15
Oct 15, 2020
CMS expands list of telehealth services covered by Medicare FFS … Massachusetts pandemic leader says the state is better prepared for another outbreak at nursing homes … Minnesota calls in National...
North Carolina group revives old flowers for seniors
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Danielle Brown
Oct 14, 2020
What one person may consider worthless could be highly prized by another. A North Carolina volunteer group is bringing new meaning to the phrase by refurbishing people’s old flowers and giving them to...
COVID-19 relief talks resume as emergency funding for LTC providers begins to dry up
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Danielle Brown
Oct 14, 2020
The White House and federal lawmakers have resumed negations on another COVID-19 relief bill, which could come in the nick of time for some long-term care providers.
Increased penalties could stop nursing home staffing improvements: study
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 14, 2020
Providing more financial security for U.S. nursing homes may help prevent future staffing shortages after researchers found that about one in six facilities have reported shortfalls in licensed nurses...
Provider group issues tips on how to help residents vote amid pandemic
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 14, 2020
Nursing home activity directors could use the upcoming presidential election to engage residents about voting this year, says the nation’s largest nursing home association.
Also in the News for Wednesday, Oct. 14
Oct 14, 2020
FDA approves new rapid COVID-19 test … OSHA fines 62 healthcare entities a total of $913K for coronavirus violations … CDC releases FAQs on eviction moratorium … Using lifetime experiences could...