BREAKING: Feds, providers take ‘unprecedented’ action regarding visitor access at long-term care...
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 10, 2020
The federal government and the nation’s largest nursing home association are calling on providers to limit — and in some cases restrict — visitor access in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus...
Up to 4 million coronavirus test kits on the way; nursing homes want priority
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 10, 2020
Providers who’ve been unable to test residents and employees for coronavirus due to limited access may have their chance starting this week.
Proposed final rules show feds ‘getting serious’ about patient access to health data: experts
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 10, 2020
Two new final rules proposed by the Trump administration should serve as a warning to providers that the federal government “is serious” about ensuring patients and residents have access to their health...
Social service workers have positive impact on residents’ behavior, study finds
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 10, 2020
Providers may want to consider hiring more staff members with a background in social services. A study has linked the specialists to improved behavioral symptoms in nursing home residents.
Also in the News for Tuesday, March 10
Mar 10, 2020
Michigan’s Medicaid program waives coronavirus testing, fees … Two people killed in murder-suicide at Texas SNF … Home health nurse pleads guilty in $225K kickback scheme … Coronavirus spreads...
Feds investigating Washington state SNF; providers facing supply shortages following coronavirus outbreak
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 09, 2020
A Washington state skilled nursing facility at the center of the United States’ coronavirus outbreak could be facing additional scrutiny from the federal government.
Nursing care facilities shed 700 jobs in February
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 09, 2020
Workforce struggles are still affecting the long-term care industry after the latest jobs report revealed nursing care facilities lost 700 jobs during the month of February.
Also in the News for Monday, March 9
Mar 09, 2020
Trump signs bill that provides $8.3B in emergency funding to stop coronavirus … Utility company receives $12K fine for gas leak explosion at facility … Oklahoma files Medicaid expansion plans
Workforce crisis among reasons why nursing homes are most at risk for COVID-19
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 06, 2020
The workforce crisis that’s been plaguing the long-term care industry is likely playing a significant role in the increased risk nursing homes face when it comes to the coronavirus.
Lawmakers to pass $8.3B coronavirus relief bill; Medicaid, Medicare to cover testing
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 06, 2020
Lawmakers are on the verge of passing a bill that would provide $8.3 billion in emergency funding to help federal agencies respond to the coronavirus outbreak in the United States.