CDC: Turn to Paxlovid to treat COVID-19, not steroids or antibiotics
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Apr 26, 2022
The agency is urging clinicians to consider the now readily available, recommended therapies such as Paxlovid as first-line COVID-19 treatments.
How providers can prepare now for upcoming PRF reporting
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 25, 2022
As the next Provider Relief Fund reporting period approaches, long-term care providers must have a clear understanding of the type of relief payments received and establish policies on staffers tasked...
Clinical briefs for Friday, April 22
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Apr 22, 2022
New data: AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 antibody Evusheld confers 83% protection at six months … Simple test in certain pneumonia patients could help cut broad-spectrum antibiotics use … Faster onset of...
Seniors on common maintenance drugs face fewer COVID-19 risks, NIH study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 20, 2022
Drugs used regularly in the long-term care population may help prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection and poor COVID-19 outcomes, investigators say.
60 seconds with … Deborah Burdsall
Apr 01, 2022
A 60-second interview with Deborah Burdsall, Ph.D., RN-BC, CIC, co-author, “Recommendations for Balancing Patient Safety and Pandemic Response: A Call to Action”
Providers synching pharmacy, tech ahead of 2023 mandate
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2022
Many nursing homes may soon find themselves scrambling to coordinate information technology with pharmacy services to ensure they have a working e-prescribing system for controlled substances.
SNF physicians’ unique skill set requires more definition and support, industry docs say
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 15, 2022
Insights into these doctors’ contributions and constraints are highlighted in interviews with medical directors and attending physicians.
Potential moral injury seen in healthcare workers similar to vets
Apr 12, 2022
Demographic characteristics suggestive of less empowerment may increase risk for moral injury
ShiftMed, NAHCA partner to develop CNA training platform
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 01, 2022
Healthcare workforce management platform ShiftMed has joined forces with the National Association of Health Care Assistants to launch an integrated training solution to address the ongoing workforce crisis...
Cutting laundry departments among ‘easier’ attrition tasks
By
John Hall
Mar 01, 2022
Whether facilities outsource laundry or keep it on-premise, providers must ensure time-strapped staff follow infection control standards