CVS Health partners with feds to administer COVID-19 antibody therapy at LTC facilities … Three former U.S. presidents to take coronavirus vaccine on camera, reassure public … Select Rehab becomes...
UK green lights Pfizer vaccine, which should reassure Americans, feds say
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 03, 2020
“I hope this will be more evidence for the American population that the data with these vaccines are clear, are transparent and demonstrate that they are effective and safe for use in the general population,”...
2021 ‘McKnight’s’ Women of Distinction awards nominations now open
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 03, 2020
This year, organizers have added a third category: the Veteran VIP division. This honors leaders with more than 15 years of experience in positions such as director of nursing, health/wellness or activities;...
‘Unconscionable’ CMS services cuts may hamstring providers, LTC advocates say
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James M. Berklan
Dec 03, 2020
CMS has finalized its calendar 2021 physician pay rule, which cuts physical and occupational therapy payments for nursing home patients by 9%. Some are questioning the timing of the cuts.
CDC shrinks two-week quarantine recommendation to 7 to 10 days
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 03, 2020
The agency has proposed shorter time frames for certain circumstances. The new options may help to balance a slight risk of transmission against the negative effects of quarantine on people and communities,...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Dec. 3
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 03, 2020
Program helps senior living operators improve indoor air quality … Kidney disease the leading risk factor for COVID-related hospitalization: study … Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified...
CDC advisers: Long-term care workers, residents should receive first COVID-19 vaccinations
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 02, 2020
An influential committee on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to recommend that healthcare personnel and residents in long-term care should be the very first recipients of COVID-19 vaccinations. The vote reflects...
Clinicians key to boosting coronavirus vaccine confidence, CDC says
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 02, 2020
A new webpage provides 10 “need to know” topics regarding vaccination against COVID-19 that clinicians can relay to patients in their care.
Women face higher 5-year mortality after heart attack, receive fewer interventions, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 02, 2020
Women are also seen less frequently by cardiovascular specialists while in the hospital and less likely to be prescribed blood pressure- or cholesterol-lowering drugs than men, a Canadian study finds.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Dec. 2
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 02, 2020
AHCA: Nursing home COVID-19 infections surpass spring’s peak … Bipartisan group unveils $908 billion coronavirus proposal … Cancer treatments linked to extended COVID-19 contagiousness: study …...