The nation’s nursing facilities, assisted-living facilities, inpatient rehabilitation facilities and home care providers — and their long-term care (LTC) workforces — are at the forefront of the...
Providers stress testing, need for additional resources following federal reopening guidance
By
Danielle Brown
May 19, 2020
Providers stressed the importance of testing and the need for additional support after the federal government laid out steps Monday for safely reopening nursing homes to visitors.
Providers worry there won’t be enough supplies to test nursing home workers twice a week
By
Danielle Brown
May 18, 2020
New York providers are calling on state officials to provide “full assistance” following a new mandate to test workers twice a week — something they say is nearly “impossible” to comply without...
Want to be like Fauci? Here’s your chance
By
James M. Berklan
May 15, 2020
I’d be willing to bet Dr. Anthony Fauci’s poll numbers rank ahead of almost any other serious figure in the public eye. And why not? He is a man of science and says his principles guide him. It...
Trump takes on governors, pushes states to universally test nursing home residents, staff
By
Danielle Brown
May 12, 2020
President Trump Monday urged states to universally test all nursing home residents and staff, and suggested that such testing should have happened earlier.
Three solutions embraced during the COVID-19 crisis that could be used to expand our clinical workforce
By
John Reinhart
May 11, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has been extremely challenging for those organizations and healthcare professionals who offer services to our “at risk” population especially our seniors. Our elderly members...
Strike averted at 64 nursing homes after providers grant workers 24% pay increase
By
Danielle Brown
May 08, 2020
Dozens of Illinois nursing home providers helped avert a strike by increasing wages by 24% and providing hazard pay for workers.
Remote patient monitoring goes where providers can’t
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 06, 2020
Two companies have unveiled expanded remote patient monitoring platforms that help providers track patient vitals after discharge, a resource surging in popularity with the advent of COVID-19. 100Plus,...
Provider steps up to the plate
By
Liza Berger
May 06, 2020
COVID-19 has exposed the sensitive spots in senior care — understaffed facilities, lack of resources — but also the innovation that takes place each and every day. Whether it’s being creative...
Transitioning from managing to growing your long-term care pharmacy
By
Brenda Axe
May 05, 2020
As life expectancy rises, people are increasingly seeking skilled nursing and assisted living facilities for either themselves or their aging parents. Over the next 10 years, the aging baby boom population...