In a sternly worded statement, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reminded providers that federal law prohibits nursing homes from seizing residents’ COVID-19-related economic impact payments.
Small house, big appeal
By
John Andrews
Jul 02, 2020
The Cornerstone Cottage at Marblehead continues Otterbein’s
mission of providing a vibrant community, with great views to boot.
It’s time to proudly give credit where credit is due
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 02, 2020
Pride. We’re looking for some providers with pride.
Analysis: Lessons learned from a pandemic
By
Liza Berger
Jul 01, 2020
How long-term care providers have used COVID-19 as a bridge to improve operations.
First responders show the love
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 01, 2020
Direct care staff members at a New York-based facility received a special form of thanks from the community for their COVID-19 efforts.
Commission goes to work
By
Liza Berger
Jun 01, 2020
The newly formed Coronavirus Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes is set to begin its work this month.
Kramer: New normal for LTC
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 01, 2020
The long-term care industry is forever changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to expert Robert Kramer.
Testing costs may be hurdle to reopening
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 01, 2020
As nursing homes try to open to visitors again per guidance laid out by the Trump administration, testing costs and resources may be a serious roadblock.
IC issues existed before COVID-19: GAO
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 01, 2020
Infection control deficiencies were widespread throughout nursing homes before the pandemic, according to a May report by the Government Accountability Office.
Seniors with coronavirus may seem ‘off’
By
Liza Berger
Jun 01, 2020
Seniors do not display the same symptoms of the novel coronavirus as others who have it, doctors have found.