The percentage of emergency department visits made by nursing home residents increases with age, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in June.
Fines for infection control penalties could reach $20K
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 09, 2020
Providers that consistently perform poorly with infection control measures could be looking at fines of up to $20,000 under increased enforcement efforts, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced...
60 seconds with … Michael Chernew, Ph.D.
Jul 09, 2020
Michael Chernew, Ph.D.
Harvard Medical School
State conducting ‘top-to-bottom’ review of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 09, 2020
Long-term care providers in Connecticut will be subject to a “top-to-bottom review” of their response to COVID-19, according to state officials.
SNF industry in a ‘challenging state’ as occupancy falls; Medicaid revenue up
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 09, 2020
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has the “skilled nursing industry in a challenging state right now,” one expert noted after new data revealed occupancy at SNFs dropped to 78.9% by the end of April.
Meet Pamela Maloney, Rising Star honoree
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 09, 2020
Pamela Maloney’s commitment to educating the public and other professionals about the senior living industry is constantly on display for Senior Living Residences.
‘Heartwarming’ Father’s Day parade connects residents and family members
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 09, 2020
It’s been nearly four months since nursing homes across the country closed their doors to visitors in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Residents at a Virginia skilled nursing facility got an opportunity...
Also in the News for Thursday, July 9
Jul 09, 2020
DC-based SNF permanently closes due to coronavirus pandemic … PPE shortages still being reported by healthcare providers … Florida wants more resources allocated to long-term care facilities during...
LTC residents and workers should get top priority for COVID-19 vaccine: AHCA
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 08, 2020
Residents and healthcare workers in long-term care settings should receive top priority for a COVID-19 vaccine once it becomes available, the nation’s largest nursing home association urged in a letter...
Senators want the inside story on potential permanent telehealth changes
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 08, 2020
A bipartisan group of senators is seeking information from top federal health officials on permanent changes to Medicare telehealth rules that are currently being considered.