Despite seeing record-breaking COVID-19 case counts during the omicron spike, skilled nursing facilities were able to weather the storm with minimal deaths among residents, according to new analysis from...
White House offering varied supports to help LTC protect older adults from COVID
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 05, 2023
As the country enters its fourth year dealing with COVID-19, the federal government is offering its assistance on testing access, vaccines and guidance on antiviral treatments, says White House COVID-19...
Lingering COVID ailments hamper caregivers’ return to work, require follow-up testing: study
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jul 21, 2022
Nearly half of healthcare workers who had COVID-19 experience related complaints for months after coming down with the virus, said researchers releasing new study results along with back-to-work observations.
New employment rules offer nursing homes short-term fixes
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 25, 2022
Rules about who can work in nursing homes under what circumstances are changing across the country as providers continue to grapple with unprecedented staffing challenges.
Share of nursing facilities reporting staffing shortages declines
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 23, 2022
Less nursing homes are reporting at least one staffing shortage through the end of February, according to a new analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
11% of state’s nursing homes facing closure, survey finds
By
Danielle Brown
May 09, 2022
About 11% of nursing home operators in Minnesota are considering selling their facility or closing their doors due to continued financial strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new survey has found.
Staffing crunch leads to major investments, union wins
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 03, 2021
Long-term care workers in several regions are in line for significant wage increases after employees received substantial pledges from their respective operators.
National Guard a ‘short-term’ solution to a long-term LTC staffing problem, leader says
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 01, 2021
Long-term care providers in New York may soon get staffing reinforcement after Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Monday announced that the state is prepared to deploy National Guard members to help nursing homes...