Foresight and flexibility the keys to COVID-19 survival, top exec says
By
James M. Berklan
May 04, 2020
As long-term care providers continue to struggle with the deadly implications of COVID-19, hesitation could be their biggest threat, says one of the profession’s top leaders.
CDC stresses symptoms do not always show with COVID
By
Liza Berger
May 01, 2020
Because so many people can have COVID-19 and not show symptoms, operators should implement a transmission-prevention strategy when they discover a single case, according to the Centers for Disease Control...
Ask the treatment expert: How can you tell if skin breakdown in the buttock region is moisture-associated...
By
Jeri Lundgren
May 01, 2020
How can you tell if skin breakdown in the buttock region is moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) from incontinence, versus a pressure injury?
Birthday parties get a new look
By
Danielle Brown
May 01, 2020
Nursing homes are celebrating birthdays a little bit differently in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The family of one Minnesota nursing home resident, for example, recently took the festivities outside...
Carol Hulgan is ‘Goofy’ for long-term care
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 01, 2020
Carol Hulgan, RN, SVP, Clinical Services Life Care Centers of America
CDC starts much-anticipated training for mandatory COVID-19 reporting by nursing homes
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 30, 2020
Details about the new process nursing homes will have to use to report COVID-19 infections and deaths directly to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began flowing Wednesday.
Connected Living announces global partnership with Temi’s robot
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 29, 2020
Connected Living is now the U.S. partner and distributor of Temi, an interactive robot designed for senior living and healthcare facilities. The partnership with Temi is the latest addition to Connected...
Non-surgical face masks are not PPE, feds insist
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 28, 2020
“Questions and concerns” about a recent emergency use authorization have prompted the FDA to clarify its guidance about face coverings.
Long-term care providers urged to prepare for widespread coronavirus testing
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 24, 2020
Providers are being urged to prepare for a dramatic increase in coronavirus testing as federal regulators and states continue to emphasize the importance of testing everyone in nursing facilities.
Providers detail communication strategies for keeping families updated amid pandemic
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 22, 2020
Long-term care providers are being encouraged to communicate with families on a weekly basis about updates regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.