In a world where good judgment rules, almost everyone would want protection against a deadly virus. Clearly, that’s not the world we live in. While two COVID-19 vaccines have been developed and more...
The overlooked elephant in the room
By
John O'Connor
Jan 11, 2021
Almost lost amid the chaos and carnage depicted when an angry mob descended on the U.S. Capitol last week was a development that may affect long-term care more directly.
Next year already looks all too familiar
By
John O'Connor
Dec 21, 2020
It’s entirely possible there may be some real curve balls tucked into next year’s calendar. But it’s also likely that many semi-sleepless nights will be caused by recurring nightmares.
Amid national rollout, many on front lines leery about vaccine
By
John O'Connor
Dec 15, 2020
“I believe this is the weapon that will end the war.” New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo made the statement at the first known clinically authorized vaccination Monday morning at the Long Island Jewish...
For long-term care, mixed news is good news
By
John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2020
Two headlines we ran Friday probably tell you most of what you need to know about the current state of long-term care.
Change? Don’t flip out
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2020
When I hear about innovation in long-term care, I sometimes have to stifle a chuckle.
For long-term care operators, 2020 has been one step forward …
By
John O'Connor
Nov 30, 2020
The imminent arrival of several anti-COVID vaccines may be the best news we get this year. But that hardly means new challenges are off the grid.
For long-term care, a pointed issue on the horizon
By
John O'Connor
Nov 23, 2020
Following some miraculous breakthroughs, it looks like we may soon have a COVID-19 vaccine. So at least workers will soon be universally inoculated, right? Not necessarily.
The next 4 years might not be much to laugh about
By
John O'Connor
Nov 16, 2020
I must admit I am going to miss Donald Trump being our president.
The election’s over. But for some, the pain continues.
By
John O'Connor
Nov 09, 2020
When Donald Trump upset Hillary Clinton to capture the presidency in 2016, I was a bit surprised.