Experts urge providers: Start planning now to ensure extra shots of COVID-19 vaccines
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 21, 2021
Early this month, AMFM Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers celebrated the completion of second-round COVID-19 vaccinations at all 19 of its buildings — before many had even offered a first round and nearly...
A potential ‘miracle’? Feds push monoclonal antibody treatments toward SNFs
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 19, 2021
COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies are now widely available for use by skilled nursing facilities — and early results show promise, according to long-term care pharmacy leaders.
As a much-anticipated vaccine rolls out, others face obstacles
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 13, 2020
Even as the U.S. government authorized Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use late last week, drugmakers around the world acknowledged new challenges in developing other immunizing drugs that...
Excitement over vaccine remains low among would-be recipients
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 13, 2020
Two new surveys show many Americans remain reluctant about receiving COVID-19 vaccines, including a high number of women.
Study: SNFs underprepared for increase in drug- and alcohol-related admissions
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 13, 2020
Hospitals are discharging more older adults with substance-use disorders to skilled nursing facilities, but many of those facilities remain underprepared to treat such patients, according to a study.
Clinical briefs for Monday, Dec. 14
Dec 13, 2020
COVID-19 can induce seizures and movement disorders, even in moderate cases … CDC reports record flu vaccine distribution in a so-far mild season … FDA OKs first non-prescription, at-home COVID test...
Digital edition of December 2020 print issue
Dec 02, 2020
Read the digital edition here. From the December 2020 Issue of McKnight’s Long Term Care News
‘Good cholesterol’ may help treat diabetic foot ulcers
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2020
High-density lipoprotein, otherwise known as good cholesterol, may be a promising topical treatment for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and other challenging wounds, according to an Australian study published...
New matrix ‘jump-starts’ healing process
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2020
A matrix impregnated with both ionic and metallic silver helps heal stagnant or deteriorating chronic wounds, scientists recently demonstrated.
From COVID-19 hardships come advances
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2020
In areas ranging from telehealth to staffing, the 2020 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards reveal providers’ smart new approaches and solutions.