NYC under fire for placing COVID-19 patients in nursing home
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 23, 2020
New York’s decision to place coronavirus patients into a nursing home is now facing backlash from providers and advocates.
Coronavirus testing paused after labeling, leakage issues with kits
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 23, 2020
Massachusetts will be temporarily pausing a program that provides coronavirus testing kits to long-term care providers to improve quality control problems, a state official announced this week.
Also in the News for Thursday, April 23
Apr 23, 2020
McKnight’s Online Forum offers 3 webinars on COVID-19 operating strategies, free CE credits today … CDC warns next wave of coronavirus could be more devastating … Nevada using the National Guard...
First responders ‘sound off’ to honor NY nursing home after it releases first COVID-19 patient
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 23, 2020
The sounds of sirens filled the air outside a New York nursing home recently — in celebration of the facility releasing its first coronavirus patient back home.
New COVID-19 requirements could be a ‘disaster’
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 22, 2020
LeadingAge is warning that duplicative reporting under newly announced federal COVID-19 reporting requirements for nursing homes could be a “disaster” for providers.
Providers detail communication strategies for keeping families updated amid pandemic
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 22, 2020
Long-term care providers are being encouraged to communicate with families on a weekly basis about updates regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
McKnight’s Online Forum on COVID-19 strategies arrives Thursday
Apr 22, 2020
Providers looking to take a deep dive into the coronavirus can look no further than a special McKnight’s Online Forum this week.
Also in the News for Wednesday, April 22
Apr 22, 2020
Veteran Affairs rationing PPE for workers … Former nursing home giant Kindred Healthcare announces 10% pay cuts for CEO, managers, employees … Coronavirus could mean the end of nursing homes and retirement...
Expert expects DOJ to ramp up nursing home enforcement efforts after pandemic
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Danielle Brown
Apr 21, 2020
Providers shouldn’t assume that federal authorities will slow down enforcement efforts in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, they should expect authorities to “step up” enforcement...
CMS to release first race, outcomes data related to COVID-19 in May
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 21, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will release coronavirus data regarding race and ethnicity and outcomes in early May, according to Administrator Seema Verma.