Wednesday, earn CE credits while learning about UV-C disinfection
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 20, 2020
Attendees at McKnight’s Online Forum, July 22, will learn about ultraviolet germicidal irradiation along with tools and technology to supplement infection prevention protocols. The hour-long session...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, July 20
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 20, 2020
Some decontamination processes damage N95 respirators … COVID-19 cases in Texas nursing homes jump 60% since July 1 … New CVS app feature reads ‘talking’ prescription labels for the visually impaired...
New definition of “pain” considers the elderly
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 17, 2020
For the first time in 40 years, a global authority has revised its clinical definition of pain, recognizing those who can’t describe their experience verbally.
CDC director talks to McKnight’s about flu season, COVID-19 mitigation and nursing home data
By
Liza Berger
Jul 17, 2020
Senior Editor Liza Berger spoke with Robert Redfield, M.D., about some of the most pressing issues in the eldercare industry.
Clinical Daily Briefs for Friday, July 17
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 17, 2020
Pace of COVID-19 vaccine development ‘impressive,’ say experts … McKnight’s Online Forum covers UV-C disinfection during pandemic … A ‘feeling’ for dementia may precede decline, study finds...
Nursing facilities in ‘hot spots’ to receive first batch of COVID-19 test equipment
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 16, 2020
About 2,000 nursing homes in regions where COVID-19 case counts are high will be the first to receive on-site diagnostic testing equipment from the federal government.
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine spurs immune response in trial
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 16, 2020
“No matter how you slice this, this is good news,” said Anthony Fauci, M.D., the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert.
Super-agers appear to resist damaging tau and amyloid build-up
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 16, 2020
Adults who maintain high cognitive performance into late age appear to defy the brain’s normal aging processes and escape neurodegeneration, say researchers.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, July 16
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 16, 2020
COVID-19 crisis reveals need to ‘reinvent’ the industry: AMDA has tips … Pharmacist-led approach helps support facilities during pandemic, finds study … It’s time for nursing homes and acute-care...
QIOs uncertain how newly announced CMS plans will help many nursing homes
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 16, 2020
QIOs and major provider organizations were caught off-guard by CMS’s declaration that expansive help would be provided to facilities across the country.