Long-term care group rips federal ‘inaction’ on COVID-19, calls for broader provider involvement
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 30, 2020
The leader of a major nursing home association accused federal officials of abandoning older Americans in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic in a statement slated to be released Thursday.
Providers want dedicated $10B relief fund for SNFs
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 30, 2020
Providers are calling on the federal government to create a dedicated fund for skilled nursing operators — like it did for hospitals — to aid them in their coronavirus response.
Nebraska facility rethinks activity programming with visit from farm animals
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 30, 2020
Residents at the South Haven Living Center, an 85-bed skilled nursing facility in Wahoo, NE, recently enjoyed a visit from two horses, a pony, goat and dog.
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Apr 30, 2020
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Immunity from states in COVID-based civil suits won’t protect operators from federal action: expert
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 29, 2020
Providers won’t be immune from potential federal investigations that arise from bad outcomes during the coronavirus pandemic, even though several states have agreed to protect them from future coronavirus-related...
Provider groups develop heat map to aid coronavirus response; FEMA to deliver PPE
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 29, 2020
A newly-developed heat map of coronavirus cases in U.S. nursing homes and assisted living facilities will help to prioritize much-needed personal protective equipment and testing supplies for hard-hit...
‘Definitely’ fear among providers as states reopen
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 29, 2020
The decision to reopen several states during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic could put long-term care workers at an increased risk to catch the disease and see it spread throughout their facilities, according...
Workers at 40 nursing homes plan strike over deficient PPE, hazard pay
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 29, 2020
Claims of insufficient personal protective equipment and paid time off for coronavirus-related illnesses has led workers at 40 Illinois nursing homes to announce plans for a strike starting May 8.
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Apr 29, 2020
HCR ManorCare releases coronavirus data for each of its SNFs … Massachusetts nursing homes get additional $130M for COVID-19 fight … Majority of residents at Seattle-area nursing home were asymptotic...
Additional Medicaid increases around country provide cushion for providers during pandemic
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 28, 2020
As long-term care providers face skyrocketing personal protective equipment costs and workforce struggles, several states have worked to ensure providers have enough resources to handle the increased financial...