The federal government is waiving its three-day stay requirement for Medicare skilled nursing facility coverage as it works to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak across the United States.
PruittHealth combats COVID-19 isolation with video chats appointments, letters of support
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 17, 2020
A major regional long-term care provider is offering a blueprint for how other operators can help their residents fight feelings of isolation and loneliness during the nationwide visitor ban that began...
Former employees charged in Hurricane Irma nursing home deaths trying to keep video footage private
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Danielle Brown
Mar 17, 2020
Former Florida nursing home workers on trial for the deaths of 12 residents during Hurricane Irma are looking to block more than 1,000 hours of surveillance footage that was recorded during and after the...
Also in the News for Tuesday, March 17
Mar 17, 2020
‘Regular’ flu cases reach 36 million; national flu and pneumonia mortality rate just below epidemic threshold … CMS announces new training event for SNF Quality Reporting Program … CVS, Walgreens...
CMS guidance bans most visitors, communal dining at nursing homes over COVID-19
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James M. Berklan
Danielle Brown
Mar 16, 2020
Nursing homes are being directed to restrict all visitor access from its facilities as the nation works to combat and limit the spread of COVID-19. The guidance received instant support from providers...
COVID-19 warning: Patients most important but equipment and environment also in dire need of best infection...
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 16, 2020
“Immediate” implementation of best infection control products and practices should be occurring amid mushrooming COVID-19 fears, the nation’s largest nursing home association notified provider leaders...
Also in the News for Monday, March 16
Mar 16, 2020
California reportedly blocked from expanding Medicaid during COVID-19 response … Genesis Healthcare sees shares drop 82% over past five years: analysis … Provider ‘reinforcing core values’ after...
Coronavirus may live in patients for up to 37 days: new study
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Danielle Brown
Mar 13, 2020
Residents confirmed or suspected of having COVID-19 may need to be isolated for nearly 40 days while undergoing treatment in order to prevent its spread.
REIT execs tout pay increases under PDPM; express caution about coronavirus conditions
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Danielle Brown
Mar 13, 2020
Operators under healthcare real estate investment trust Invesque are seeing increases in reimbursements six months after the implementation of the Patient Driven Payment Model, executives touted Thursday.
‘Imperative’ that seniors get more access to their electronic health records, researchers assert
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Danielle Brown
Mar 13, 2020
Investigators are calling on healthcare providers to give seniors an “equal opportunity” to use and access their electronic health records after a study found that elders used the technology often.