Family affair: Father, son get first COVID vaccinations together at NY nursing home
By
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.
Temperature control problems blamed for residents missing out on COVID shots
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 07, 2021
Hundreds of nursing home residents and staff members at a New York facility were unable to get the coronavirus vaccine this week after many doses were lost due to temperature control issues.
Former nursing home owner’s ‘every nickel’ possibly at stake with class action ruling
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 14, 2018
A New York judge has cleared the way for residents of a troubled nursing home to pursue a class-action lawsuit against its former owners.
County nursing home woes reach critical stage in New York, report shows
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 21, 2013
With county nursing homes hemorrhaging money nationwide, a new report out of New York paints a stark picture of the challenges facing its county facilities, and recommends changes to keep them afloat in...
Why managed care is good for long-term care
By
Joseph Healy, Ph.D.
Jun 21, 2012
Managed long-term care can provide a solution to many challenges facing providers. Coordinating patients’ care, working with family members, and focusing on the right type of treatment can lead to...