Officials direct providers to limit visitor access amid coronavirus concerns; polling places moved
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 11, 2020
While they are not calling for an outright ban on visitors, the federal government and the nation’s largest nursing home association are recommending that providers limit visitor access at facilities...
Feds investigating Washington state SNF; providers facing supply shortages following coronavirus outbreak
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 09, 2020
A Washington state skilled nursing facility at the center of the United States’ coronavirus outbreak could be facing additional scrutiny from the federal government.
Coronavirus: Is your senior care community prepared for a widespread outbreak?
By
David Wilkins
Mar 05, 2020
Our nation’s response to coronavirus is as fast-moving as the virus itself. In a short few months, the virus has evolved from an emergent, localized threat to a global healthcare crisis, causing...
Providers should re-examine infection control policies in wake of coronavirus, organizations warn
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 03, 2020
A thorough review of infection control policies and staff education is going to be more important than ever in order for long-term care providers to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in their facilities,...