CMS publishes June 2022 update to PBJ policy manual … House subcommittee approves measure that offers more funding support to workforce-related programs … Workforce shortages blamed for planned closure...
After operator’s arrest, governor signs law mandating nursing homes have state-approved emergency preparedness...
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Danielle Brown
Jun 24, 2022
Louisiana nursing homes’ emergency preparedness plans must be approved by the state’s Department of Health each year under a new law signed by Gov. John Bel Edwards (R), his office announced.
Fourth COVID shot better protects LTC residents against omicron, study shows
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Danielle Brown
Jun 24, 2022
Long-term care residents who get a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine are at a reduced risk of being hospitalized or dying from the disease during an omicron-related surge, Israeli researchers say.
Former DON pleads guilty to making fake COVID-19 vaccine cards
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Danielle Brown
Jun 24, 2022
The former director of nursing at a South Carolina skilled nursing facility has pleaded guilty in a fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine card case, the Department of Justice announced Thursday.
Also in the News for Friday, June 24
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Danielle Brown
Jun 24, 2022
CDC panel calls for stronger flu vaccines for seniors … OIG report finds inaccuracies in Medicare’s race, ethnicity data … Social stress affects linked to signs of accelerated aging
Embattled Louisiana operator arrested on charges of cruelty, Medicaid fraud
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Danielle Brown
Jun 23, 2022
Louisiana skilled nursing operator Bob Dean was arrested Wednesday following a 10-month investigation into botched evacuations during Hurricane Ida that left a dozen residents dead.
Call for tougher SNF licensing rules loses support
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Danielle Brown
Jun 23, 2022
A measure aimed at strengthening California’s licensing requirements for potential buyers of skilled nursing facilities has begun to lose steam among some lawmakers following changes that reshaped the...
COVID booster increases antibodies significantly in nursing home residents, caregivers
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Danielle Brown
Jun 23, 2022
Nursing home residents and staff members who receive a COVID-19 booster have increased protection from future infections soon after receiving the additional doses, according to a new study.
Nursing home transforms into Buckingham Palace for Queen’s jubilee
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Danielle Brown
Jun 23, 2022
A nursing home in the United Kingdom transformed its facility into Buckingham Palace in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
Deadline for McKnight’s Tech Awards just one week away
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Danielle Brown
Jun 23, 2022
The deadline to enter the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology awards is June 30.