CMS announces ‘new wave’ of infection control guidance … Coronavirus infecting, killing African-Americans at a disproportionately high rate … NY nursing home begins accepting discharged coronavirus...
Hospitals eyeing ventilators at nursing homes
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 08, 2020
Ventilators at long-term care facilities may become the focus of hospital providers in desperate need of the machines during the coronavirus pandemic.
$400K bonuses, grocery assistance among workforce management strategies
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 08, 2020
Long-term care providers have implemented various strategies — like hefty bonuses and helping with groceries — in order to maintain a steady workforce during the coronavirus pandemic.
Feds target providers over infection control, emergency preparedness
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 08, 2020
Increased scrutiny on long-term care providers’ infection control and emergency preparedness execution could be coming in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Also in the News for Wednesday, April 8
Apr 08, 2020
Hospitals say long-term care facilities requiring negative COVID-19 tests before accepting discharged patients … Researchers call for paid sick leave for LTC employees, more inspections to reduce COVID-19...
Compliance with CMS guidance could cost providers $10K more per day
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 07, 2020
Nursing homes could be forced to spend an additional $10,000 per day on equipment in order to meet the latest federal requirements during the COVID-19 response, according to experts.
Also in the news for Tuesday, April 7
Apr 07, 2020
Senior living operators request $20 billion from feds … CMS discusses Medicare’s telehealth benefit in latest video … The CDC outlines the best material for creating homemade masks … Increased...
Providers: We need more PPE, testing to ‘fully comply’ with latest CMS guidance
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Danielle Brown
Apr 06, 2020
Providers won’t be able to “realistically implement” new guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services until they have enough personal protective equipment and access to testing, advocates...
Senators want list of infected nursing homes made public
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 06, 2020
Facilities with one or more coronavirus infections should be identified publicly, a pair of federal lawmakers assert in a letter to the leaders of CMS and the CDC.
Also in the News for Monday, April 6
Apr 06, 2020
Rise in fees gathered for SNF residents nearly doubles study shows … Tennessee seeks $104M Medicaid waiver … Congressman calls for seniors to receive stimulus checks automatically