Providers urge governors to allow nurses to cross state lines for work, offer ‘hero’ pay programs...
By
Danielle Brown
May 22, 2020
Making long-term care facilities a priority for testing and allowing healthcare professionals to work across state lines are solutions officials could take to help workers during the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Courage is contagious
By
Gary Tetz
Apr 02, 2020
Facility staff have no idea if catching COVID-19 will be merely an annoyance or a life-threatening battle, a parking ticket or a death sentence. But still, they go.
A new appreciation for those who provide direct care
By
Kristy Wikum
Jul 14, 2020
In my 30+-plus years in the world of therapy, I have never seen a year like this. In October, we were hit with the change in reimbursement through the Medicare system called the Patient Driven Payment...
BREAKING: Feds increase COVID-19 funding dedicated to nursing homes to nearly $10 billion
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 22, 2020
The administration will be more than doubling funding dedicated directly to nursing homes to fight the coronavirus pandemic, thanks to an additional $5 billion announced by President Trump at a briefing...
All nursing home residents, staff ordered to be retested for coronavirus
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 20, 2020
West Virginia nursing home residents and staff members will be retested for the 2019 novel coronavirus following an executive order issued Friday by Gov. Jim Justice (R).
CDC: COVID vaccines can be interchanged and doses delayed in supply crunch
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 26, 2021
The agency has suggested exceptions to its official vaccine rules for cases when supply shortages interrupt second doses.
Workers at 40 nursing homes plan strike over deficient PPE, hazard pay
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 29, 2020
Claims of insufficient personal protective equipment and paid time off for coronavirus-related illnesses has led workers at 40 Illinois nursing homes to announce plans for a strike starting May 8.
Providers are getting closer on the Drive to 75
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 14, 2021
At least one group of nursing homes has surpassed the 70% threshold when it comes to vaccinating staff.
Experts urge providers: Start planning now to ensure extra shots of COVID-19 vaccines
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 21, 2021
Early this month, AMFM Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers celebrated the completion of second-round COVID-19 vaccinations at all 19 of its buildings — before many had even offered a first round and nearly...
BREAKING: AHCA backs mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for healthcare workers
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 29, 2021
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living today backed mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for healthcare workers, joining dozens of other organizations that have done so...