‘A long time coming’: LTC infection preventionists get new certification option
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Apr 27, 2022
A new opportunity to receive industry-specific IPC board certification is a much-needed chance for LTC workers to build and show their niche expertise, experts say.
CDC: Turn to Paxlovid to treat COVID-19, not steroids or antibiotics
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Apr 26, 2022
The agency is urging clinicians to consider the now readily available, recommended therapies such as Paxlovid as first-line COVID-19 treatments.
How providers can prepare now for upcoming PRF reporting
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 25, 2022
As the next Provider Relief Fund reporting period approaches, long-term care providers must have a clear understanding of the type of relief payments received and establish policies on staffers tasked...
Clinical briefs for Friday, April 22
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Apr 22, 2022
New data: AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 antibody Evusheld confers 83% protection at six months … Simple test in certain pneumonia patients could help cut broad-spectrum antibiotics use … Faster onset of...
Seniors on common maintenance drugs face fewer COVID-19 risks, NIH study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 20, 2022
Drugs used regularly in the long-term care population may help prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection and poor COVID-19 outcomes, investigators say.
SNF physicians’ unique skill set requires more definition and support, industry docs say
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 15, 2022
Insights into these doctors’ contributions and constraints are highlighted in interviews with medical directors and attending physicians.
‘Embrace’ staffing measures in new CMS pay rule, expert advises
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 12, 2022
While proposed funding cuts grabbed the spotlight in the administration’s newly offered nursing home pay rule Monday, also within it are some highly noteworthy plans regarding President Joe Biden’s...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, April 12
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 12, 2022
NIH: Certain arthritis drugs lower incidence of Alzheimer’s in heart patients … Undercounting may hide new COVID-19 surge; whether that’s a problem depends on whom you ask … Collaboration between...
U.S. to test vaccine combos for future anti-variant strategy, Fauci says
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 01, 2022
The NIH is launching a phase 2 clinical trial to help determine which vaccine combos can provide a broader immune response in adults who have already had a series of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Kansas losing $350,000 for not enforcing healthcare worker vaccine mandate
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Danielle Brown
Mar 31, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is cutting Kansas’ Medicaid funding by nearly $350,000 for not enforcing the federal healthcare worker COVID-19 vaccine mandate in nursing homes and hospitals.