Coronavirus session added to next week’s McKnight’s Online Expo
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Danielle Brown
Mar 13, 2020
Due to high interest and the fluid situation of the global pandemic involving the coronavirus, organizers have added a webinar outlining best practices for weathering the historic outbreak to next week’s...
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Mar 13, 2020
Canada begins ‘active screening’ for coronavirus in nursing home residents … Industry advocates resist Georgia bill that would place additional scrutiny on providers after ‘suspicious’ resident...
Coronavirus pandemic declared; masks OK’d in light of equipment shortage
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Danielle Brown
Mar 12, 2020
The World Health Organization officially declared the coronavirus as a pandemic Wednesday, with the reported number of cases passing 118,000 worldwide, along with 4,200 deaths. The United States has reported...
Death toll hits 19 at COVID-19 epicenter nursing home; 9 other nearby facilities also infected; some...
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Danielle Brown
Mar 12, 2020
The number of patients killed by the coronavirus has increased again for the Washington state nursing home at the center of the United State outbreak. And so has the number of area facilities with infected...
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Mar 12, 2020
FDA, FTC warn of scams that claim to treat, prevent COVID-19 … Feds announce Medicare Part D model aimed at lowering insulin prices … Researchers develop blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s …...
Lightening the mood: Provider creates sing-along video to spread COVID-19 safety
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Danielle Brown
Mar 12, 2020
Singing to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” one provider is using a music video to help raise public awareness on how providers can prevent the spread of COVID-19 in its facilities.
Officials direct providers to limit visitor access amid coronavirus concerns; polling places moved
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Danielle Brown
Mar 11, 2020
While they are not calling for an outright ban on visitors, the federal government and the nation’s largest nursing home association are recommending that providers limit visitor access at facilities...
While the flu spreads faster, coronavirus is more deadly
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Danielle Brown
Mar 11, 2020
There are multiple key differences between the coronavirus and influenza despite the viruses having several similarities in symptoms, according to the World Health Organization.
Kansas GOP lawmaker under fire for supporting Medicaid expansion
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Danielle Brown
Mar 11, 2020
One of Kansas’ top GOP lawmakers is facing increased scrutiny for his effort to expand the state’s Medicaid program.
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Mar 11, 2020
CMS announces guidance on protective masks for healthcare workers … Feds call for improved oversight of nursing home emergency preparedness compliance in Florida … CMS releases guidance on coronavirus...