Governor steps into COVID vaccine mandate fray by targeting LTC workers
By
Danielle Brown
May 19, 2021
New Jersey long-term care workers could soon be mandated to receive COVID-19 vaccines under a directive from the state’s top official.
Is your work during the pandemic worth less than a penny? You bet
By
James M. Berklan
May 14, 2021
How does two-tenths of one penny sound as a reward for all you’ve endured? I say it’s a good start and take it for what it’s worth.
No bad ideas, right?
By
Gary Tetz
May 13, 2021
Now that the pandemic is easing, one of my best ideas is probably never going to get the chance it deserves. It involves using the power of natural law to make sure an unvaccinated long-term care resident...
National Nurses Week: Celebrating and reflecting
By
Karen McDonald
May 12, 2021
I encourage all nurses to reflect on why you became a nurse.
Almost here! McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum just one week away
By
Danielle Brown
May 12, 2021
More than 50 top women in the long-term and senior care industry will be honored next week during the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum virtual events.
Let them be invisible no longer
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 12, 2021
Much of the news we cover here at McKnight’s isn’t exactly sexy.
Mandate staff vaccines or promote them with a $1K bonus? Which one works best might surprise you.
By
Danielle Brown
May 11, 2021
Two nursing home providers in separate areas of the United States were able to far exceed national averages for COVID-19 vaccination among staff members, despite using contrasting methods — a $1,000...
Surgery rates fall in elders; improved screening may be reason
By
Alicia Lasek
May 11, 2021
Despite an aging population and safer surgical procedures, the frequency of abdominal surgery is decreasing among older adults — particularly in those age 85 and older, according to researchers from...
Eye drop corrects late-life vision loss in trial; Allergan reports patients’ feedback
By
Alicia Lasek
May 10, 2021
Trial participants reported significant near-vision improvements under low-light conditions — without losing distance vision, reports Allergan, which is seeking FDA approval for the drug.
CMS must refine data on antipsychotic drug use in nursing homes, OIG says
By
Alicia Lasek
May 07, 2021
The Minimum Data Set should not be CMS’ sole source for determining the number of nursing home residents using antipsychotic drugs, according to a new report from HHS’ Office of the Inspector General.