Providers: We need more PPE, testing to ‘fully comply’ with latest CMS guidance
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Danielle Brown
Apr 06, 2020
Providers won’t be able to “realistically implement” new guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services until they have enough personal protective equipment and access to testing, advocates...
Suspect accused of smothering nursing home resident reportedly confesses to murder
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Danielle Brown
Feb 05, 2020
A Florida man accused of smothering a nursing home resident with a pillow reportedly confessed to the crime while speaking to his estranged sister in jail.
Staff members at a California skilled nursing facility “did all the right things” after they were given just minutes to evacuate due to a threatening wildfire.
Compliance with CMS guidance could cost providers $10K more per day
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Danielle Brown
Apr 07, 2020
Nursing homes could be forced to spend an additional $10,000 per day on equipment in order to meet the latest federal requirements during the COVID-19 response, according to experts.
Feds aim to help nursing homes, others with long COVID workplace challenge
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Danielle Brown
Jul 13, 2022
As the long-term care industry continues to grapple with a historic workforce shortage, the Department of Labor is turning its attention to solve workplace challenges associated with long COVID.
No typical Valley girl: Baby named for nursing home after workers make emergency delivery in its parking...
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Danielle Brown
Mar 10, 2021
A newborn baby girl was named after a Louisiana nursing home after the facility’s parking lot was transformed into an impromptu delivery room for the mother, who unexpectedly went into labor while visiting...
SNFs, senior housing could become investor favorites
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Danielle Brown
Nov 10, 2021
An uptake in activity could be on the horizon for the skilled nursing and seniors housing market after the sectors enjoyed positive signs of recovery during the third quarter, according to an investment...
Family affair: Father, son get first COVID vaccinations together at NY nursing home
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Danielle Brown
Jan 20, 2021
A son and his father are both breathing a sigh of relief after they were able to get their first COVID-19 vaccine shot together at a New York skilled nursing facility.
Providers: Death total would rise if nursing homes forced to admit COVID-19 patients
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Danielle Brown
Mar 30, 2020
Providers are taking a stand against efforts that call on nursing homes to accept all discharged hospital patients regardless of their COVID-19 status as a means to increase bed capacity at hospitals.
Manchin’s disapproval of BBB could kill proposed LTC funding
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 21, 2021
Providers were split Monday over the news that Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) said he wouldn’t back President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan and its nearly $1 billion for the long-term care industry.