Provider group issues tips on how to help residents vote amid pandemic
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 14, 2020
Nursing home activity directors could use the upcoming presidential election to engage residents about voting this year, says the nation’s largest nursing home association.
CDC releases interim guidance on rapid antigen testing
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 21, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released interim guidance on rapid antigen testing as nursing homes across the country begin receiving and using the point-of-care devices for COVID-19.
MA plans ordered to cover COVID-19 lab tests
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 23, 2020
Coronavirus lab tests for nursing home residents must be covered by Medicare Administrative Contractors and Medicare Advantage plans, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Friday.
Scholarship fund created for families of frontline healthcare workers felled by COVID-19
By
Danielle Brown
May 27, 2021
Family members of frontline healthcare workers who died due to COVID-19 now have an additional support tool for those planning to further their education.
Alabama facility uses parade to mark resident’s 100th birthday
By
Danielle Brown
May 07, 2020
The coronavirus public health crisis didn’t stop an Alabama skilled nursing center from making sure a resident celebrated his 100th birthday in style.
Long-term care deaths due to COVID-19 soar to more than 5,500; healthcare workers represent almost 20%...
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 16, 2020
The number of coronavirus deaths in long-term care facilities has climbed to 5,670 since last week, according to a national news outlet that has been compiling state health data.
More COVID funding for nursing homes a ‘top priority’ for Biden’s pick to be HHS chief
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 24, 2021
Additional COVID-19 relief funding for nursing home providers would be a “top priority” for President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
CMS still determining what COVID waivers to keep, drop after PHE ends
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 20, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is in the process of deciding what COVID-19 regulatory waivers will remain permanent or be retired following the end of the public health emergency.
OIG eyes COVID-19 reporting requirements for nursing homes
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 20, 2021
More scrutiny will soon be placed on the federal government’s COVID-19 reporting requirements for providers and how they’re handled. The Office of Inspector General ratcheted up pressure Tuesday when...
Delta variant decreasing vaccine effectiveness among frontline healthcare workers, CDC study shows
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 25, 2021
Fully vaccinated frontline healthcare workers were significantly better protected from contracting COVID-19 before the delta variant emerged as the dominant strain, according to new data released by the...