About one-fourth of SNFs reported false positives from antigen tests, industry study finds
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 21, 2020
About 20 to 25% of skilled nursing facilities have received false positive results from their COVID-19 point-of-care antigen testing devices, a joint survey conducted by the American Health Care Association...
Are nursing homes returning to ‘normal’? Not with this major obstacle
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 16, 2021
Despite occupancy levels that remain at near-historic lows, many operators are reporting that staffing is a more worrisome concern, according to the new findings from the National Investment Center for...
Federal vaccination reporting requirement decreases state oversight
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 28, 2021
Pennsylvania state health officials are commending skilled nursing facilities for their successful COVID-19 vaccination reporting efforts under new federal standards.
IC issues existed before COVID-19: GAO
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 01, 2020
Infection control deficiencies were widespread throughout nursing homes before the pandemic, according to a May report by the Government Accountability Office.
End of lockouts for in-house CNA training in sight?
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 25, 2019
A skilled nursing advocate is praising a renewed effort by U.S. lawmakers that would allow providers to reinstate certified nursing aide training programs at facilities that have been assessed significant...
Verma: Nursing homes shouldn’t take COVID-19 patients if they’re not prepared
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 02, 2020
A leading health official again pushed back against criticism from some states that the federal government’s guidance for nursing homes during the coronavirus pandemic contributed to the disease’s...
October IT Update
Oct 01, 2020
Nursing home residents would have quicker access to breakthrough technologies as treatment options under a new Medicare coverage pathway proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
PruittHealth turns to increased accreditation to expand quality campaign
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 17, 2021
A major post-acute care provider says it is taking extra steps to make sure its skilled nursing facilities perform at a high level.
ACHCA, LTC administrators warn against states eliminating independent, licensing boards
By
Danielle Brown
May 25, 2021
Two national administrator organizations are lambasting states’ decision to eliminate independent licensure boards for long-term care administrators and give its responsibilities to its public health...
Reader Poll: Who is the most underappreciated segment of your facility?
Feb 02, 2020
Reader Poll: Who is the most underappreciated segment of your facility?