Moving the needle in nursing home vaccination rates
By
Michael Wasserman
Leslie Eber
Feb 14, 2024
On February 29, 2020, the first Coronavirus nursing home outbreak was reported by the media. Experts in geriatric and long-term care medicine immediately understood the dangers to nursing home residents....
‘Recession proof’ nursing homes may not see usual labor gains due to COVID
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 29, 2022
While nursing homes have traditionally been better able to compete for and keep workers in an economic downturn, a possible recession coming on the heels of COVID-19 will test conventional wisdom.
First NHSN webinar on COVID-19 vaccination reporting changes is Monday
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 22, 2023
The national reporting system for nursing homes to submit COVID-19 vaccination data has set webinar dates to review important changes to the system.
CDC says hospital data will keep healthcare providers on top of COVID-19
By
Alicia Lasek
May 11, 2023
As the public health emergency ends, new surveillance will help keep healthcare providers informed about disease trends and prepared for outbreaks, the agency says.
COVID-19 survivors have higher risk for digestive diseases, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 17, 2024
People who survived COVID-19 — including some older adults — have a higher risk for digestive diseases, a new study finds.
Also in the News for Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 17, 2024
CMS drops expected draft of MDS updates … OIG to audit use of contracted surveyors … OIG to CDC: Improve support for COVID nursing home data submission … Nursing home operators booted from state...
Quicker palliative care referrals in severe COVID may improve survival: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 19, 2022
Severe breathlessness may serve as a telltale sign that a referral is urgently needed, investigators say.
Clinical briefs for Monday, Oct. 30
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 27, 2023
Statin may improve outcomes, boost survival in people with severe COVID … Fasting can help people with diabetes lose weight … Resistance training boosts performance in women with sarcopenia … Drug...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Feb. 8
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 08, 2024
Phase II results looks good for flu antiviral onradivir … Health workers: Watch COVID patients for Parkinson’s symptoms … Access to pulmonary rehab tough for people with COPD … Survival rate for...
A new study reveals top factors tied to record-setting mortality rates in Canada’s LTC facilities during the early pandemic, and a treatment that boosted survival in severely ill residents.