At least one group of nursing homes has surpassed the 70% threshold when it comes to vaccinating staff.
Government ‘vastly undercounted’ nursing home deaths following Hurricane Irma, study finds
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 07, 2020
Hundreds of deaths of Florida nursing home residents due to Hurricane Irma were not accounted for — by more than 400 when compared to what was reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
One person with COVID infects 4 to 5 others, double WHO estimates, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 01, 2020
Each person who contracted the coronavirus early in the pandemic likely transmitted it to four or five others, according to a new analysis.
Nurse aides group: We’ll discuss vax mandates if working conditions improve
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 13, 2021
A national group representing certified nursing assistants said it’s urging CNAs to get vaccinated, but “more must be done” by providers to address those workers’ concerns about shots and overall...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Sept. 11
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 10, 2020
Urinary culture intervention leads to fewer antibiotic prescriptions … Sleep apnea tied to higher spine fracture risk in women … Scientists: Quiet zones in indoor spaces like dining rooms may limit...
Recruiting firms help SNFs address turnover due to COVID-19
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 22, 2020
With long-standing turnover issues already plaguing the industry, recruiting companies are encouraging providers to rethink hiring and retention efforts to stave off potential crises during the coronavirus...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, April 29
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 29, 2021
New hypertension screening guidance emphasizes out-of-office readings … For seniors, Pfizer, Moderna vaccines 94% effective at full dose, 64% effective at partial dose, CDC finds … BinaxNOW antigen...
Delaying facility wide testing following first known case could lead to more COVID-19 cases, CDC finds
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 13, 2020
Providers that hold off on conducting widespread coronavirus testing at their facilities following an initial case of COVID-19 could exacerbate the spread of the disease throughout the building, new research...
Nursing homes appeal expulsion from Medicaid over alleged COVID-19 failures
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 06, 2020
At least two Massachusetts providers are fighting back after receiving termination notices from the state’s Medicaid program over COVID-19 responses deemed unacceptable.
Providers want more details after administration calls for universal testing at nursing homes
By
Danielle Brown
May 15, 2020
Providers are eager to learn how universal testing will be implemented, just days after Vice President Mike Pence called on states to test all residents and staff members for COVID-19 over the next two...