Despite a spate of high-profile cases among the “DC elite” in recent weeks, the federal government seems eager to turn the page on COVID-19. Anthony Fauci, M.D. recently announced that we are...
CareTrust REIT has reached tentative agreements with nearly all of the 32 skilled nursing and seniors housing facilities that it plans to sell or repurpose, executives said Friday.
How to do it … Battle staffing demons as well as inflation
By
John Hall
May 01, 2022
Experts explain here how nursing homes can best navigate choppy financial waters ahead.
Steven Chies: Angling for the best — in all ways
May 01, 2022
Steven Chies, Long-Term Care Program Director, St. Joesph’s College
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, May 3
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 03, 2022
Paxlovid does not prevent COVID-19, new trial data show … Black and white patients have had similar risk of MS for decades, study finds … Parkinson’s drug hopeful found safe in early clinical trial...
Also in the News for Monday, May 2
By
Danielle Brown
May 02, 2022
Senior housing occupancy sees boost in first quarter, despite omicron: NIC … RN workforce shrank nearly 2% during pandemic … Researchers offer ways providers can design interactive public displays...
How to ease workforce disruption by streamlining post-acute transitions
By
Ben Sawyer
Apr 28, 2022
When hospitals struggle to promptly discharge and transfer patients, it can trigger unfortunate consequences across the broader industry.
‘A long time coming’: LTC infection preventionists get new certification option
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Apr 27, 2022
A new opportunity to receive industry-specific IPC board certification is a much-needed chance for LTC workers to build and show their niche expertise, experts say.
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...