Alabama facility uses parade to mark resident’s 100th birthday
By
Danielle Brown
May 07, 2020
The coronavirus public health crisis didn’t stop an Alabama skilled nursing center from making sure a resident celebrated his 100th birthday in style.
Long-term care deaths due to COVID-19 soar to more than 5,500; healthcare workers represent almost 20%...
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 16, 2020
The number of coronavirus deaths in long-term care facilities has climbed to 5,670 since last week, according to a national news outlet that has been compiling state health data.
Fines for infection control penalties could reach $20K
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 09, 2020
Providers that consistently perform poorly with infection control measures could be looking at fines of up to $20,000 under increased enforcement efforts, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced...
More COVID funding for nursing homes a ‘top priority’ for Biden’s pick to be HHS chief
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 24, 2021
Additional COVID-19 relief funding for nursing home providers would be a “top priority” for President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
Providers face up to $8K in fines for not testing all staff
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 01, 2020
Operators could face fines up to $8,000 if they don’t comply with new federal regulations that mandate nursing homes routinely test all staff members for COVID-19.
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How to do it … Renovating during and after COVID-19
May 01, 2020
For long-term care providers, the coronavirus crisis can cut deep into renovation plans. As facilities find themselves scrambling for financial relief to stop the hemorrhaging, they remain determined to...
Mammograms likely a moot point for most nursing home residents, researchers discover
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 09, 2019
Providers may want to consider stopping routine mammograms for women age 75 and older after a study found that they’re 123 times more likely to die from causes other than breast cancer.
CMS stresses it wants more stakeholder views on nursing homes staffing shortages
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 27, 2022
The leader of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Tuesday challenged providers to give more insight on the workforce crises they are dealing with as the agency prepares to set minimum staffing...
Tool predicts Alzheimer’s life expectancy following onset
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 04, 2020
A newly developed tool that can accurately predict the life expectancy of dementia patients may help those patients and their care providers better communicate about the disease and risk of death, and...