Facility’s fishing cart hooks international recognition
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 03, 2020
A senior community’s creative way to take residents on a fishing trip was recently honored on an international stage.
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Sep 03, 2020
Pennsylvania still missing COVID-19 data for almost 15% of its nursing homes … Some Maryland nursing homes face fines of up to $380K for infection control lapses … Florida governor announces limited...
All nursing homes should have POC testing supplies by next week — quicker than expected, feds say
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 02, 2020
The federal government plans to complete its shipments of COVID-19 point-of-care testing devices to nursing homes by the end of next week, a top health official revealed Tuesday.
COVID-19 on the rise again in long-term care, analysis shows
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 02, 2020
Coronavirus cases in long-term care facilities are on the rise again, a new analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation has revealed.
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Sep 02, 2020
Private-pay assisted living communities can now apply for relief funding … HHS warns that some providers haven’t submitted financial information for relief funds … Michigan task force seeks to limit...
New flu options for the elderly
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Danielle Brown
Sep 01, 2020
Two new, higher-strength versions of flu vaccines will be offered this season for adults ages 65 years and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Shortages still persist: study
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 01, 2020
Twenty percent of nursing homes remained “severely” short on the staff and personal protective equipment needed to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks in their facilities, an analysis of federal data from summer...
Providers face up to $8K in fines for not testing all staff
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 01, 2020
Operators could face fines up to $8,000 if they don’t comply with new federal regulations that mandate nursing homes routinely test all staff members for COVID-19.
Federal infection control training starts
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 01, 2020
Nursing home providers can participate in an “unprecedented” infection control training program designed to help them better manage COVID-19 in their facilities.