‘Bombshell admission’: NY officials withheld COVID nursing home deaths data out of fear it would...
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 16, 2021
Top New York state and health officials are facing potential investigation after an aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) revealed that the state lied about nursing home coronavirus deaths out of fear the data...
Missouri proposal to protect nursing homes from COVID-related lawsuits faces pushback
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 16, 2021
Liability protections from coronavirus-related lawsuits for Missouri nursing homes are being threatened by consumer advocates in the state.
Hawaii scores 78% staff vaccination rate, more than double national average
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 16, 2021
Hawaii long-term care staffers are more than doubling mainland counterparts in coronavirus vaccinations, according to a new survey.
CMS: Visitation restrictions must remain; prepare for return of less-collaborative surveys
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 12, 2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is not ready to update nursing home visitation guidance, despite a significant drop in COVID-19 cases following widespread resident vaccinations, a top official...
Caregivers hesitant to get COVID vaccine say their concerns are being misconstrued
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 10, 2021
Nursing home workers who have yet to receive a COVID-19 vaccine are setting the record straight on why some may be reluctant to get inoculated. Many say their reasons are being misinterpreted by the public.
Nursing home workers, caregivers call for increased staffing requirements, protections
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 09, 2021
Long-term care workers in Pennsylvania are seeking significant reform of the state’s nursing home regulations, demanding higher minimum staffing requirements in the wake of COVID-19.
Proposed Provider Relief Fund infusion would deliver just one-third of industry ask
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 08, 2021
The Provider Relief Fund would receive an additional $35 billion under the latest coronavirus relief package proposal. That amount is a far cry from the $100 billion pledge that providers called for from...
Researchers identify 12 low-cost methods to successfully decrease resident loneliness during pandemic
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 04, 2021
Animal therapy, exercise and increasing technology use are among the successful strategies nursing home providers can use in order to decrease the feelings of loneliness among residents during the public...
Bill would set minimum nurse staffing hours for NY nursing homes
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 03, 2021
Nursing home operators are facing increased calls for minimum staffing requirements in the wake of an ongoing workforce crisis facing the industry nationwide.
Providers remain vigilant despite official’s optimism that herd immunity is at hand
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 02, 2021
Connecticut nursing homes could be nearing herd immunity levels based on latest COVID-19 case levels, state officials reported over the weekend.