Domestic military response to COVID in New York state is largest in U.S. history
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 09, 2022
The ongoing domestic military response to COVID-19 in New York state, which included assistance to nursing facilities, is the largest in U.S history by length of mission, number of deployed military and...
The impact of chronic disease and the inequitable burden of COVID-19 must be addressed as the U.S. moves into a new pandemic phase, two experts contend.
U.S. lifespan on the rise while cardiovascular issues decline, long-term study finds
Apr 20, 2022
Better healthcare access and preventive measures have contributed to continued improvements in life expectancy and cardiovascular outcomes since the 1960s, investigators say.
SNF physicians’ unique skill set requires more definition and support, industry docs say
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 15, 2022
Insights into these doctors’ contributions and constraints are highlighted in interviews with medical directors and attending physicians.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, April 14
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 14, 2022
U.S. renews public health emergency for at least 3 months … Pfizer says it could have COVID-19 shot that targets multiple variants ready by fall … LeadingAge’s new public service campaign promotes...
Seated tai chi improves functional, mental health recovery in ischemic stroke
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 13, 2022
Patients in a modified, 12-week tai chi program saw gains in hand and arm function, balance while sitting and mental health when compared to those in a standard stroke rehab exercise program.
LTC docs push for more training, competency requirements for medical directors
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 11, 2022
It’s time for Congress and CMS to take action and raise the profile and competencies of industry clinicians — especially medical directors, according to long-term care physician advocate AMDA.
MDS self-care item key to planning appropriate SNF rehabilitation goals, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 11, 2022
A self-care item recently introduced to the Minimum Data Set allows therapeutic teams to better assess a resident’s prior health status and help predict what is needed for recovery, investigators say.
Clinical briefs for Monday, April 11
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 11, 2022
Bridge temporary nurse aides to CNAs now, before waiver ends, AHCA warns … These “good faith” efforts count in revised vaccine mandate guidance … U.S. life expectancy falls for second year...
CMS: End to pandemic waivers helps nursing homes ‘redirect efforts’ to meet residents’ needs
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 08, 2022
A sweeping phase-out of early COVID-19 pandemic allowances, such as the nurse aide certification waiver, addresses concerns about SNF residents’ physical, mental and psychosocial well-being, the agency...