CVS, Walgreens say they’re on track: First round of COVID vaccines at SNFs completed
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 26, 2021
Pharmacy retailers CVS Health and Walgreens were both on track to have completed the first round of coronavirus vaccinations at skilled nursing facilities, the companies reported Monday.
Leaders outline keys for accelerating LTC vaccination process
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 15, 2021
Cash bonuses and vigorous education campaigns have been among the tools used by different types of long-term care operators to increase staff participation in getting the COVID-19 vaccine, according to...
Hundreds of face shields donated to Ohio SNF
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 06, 2020
An Ohio skilled nursing facility received hundreds of much-needed pieces of personal protective equipment thanks to a donation from the Ford Motor Co.
Report documents quick spread of new coronavirus through U.S. nursing facilities
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 23, 2020
At least 72 facilities in 22 states have infections, along with 55 deaths as of Friday.
Not so fast: Providers must check to make sure their state permits POC COVID-19 testing devices, guidance...
By
Liza Berger
Jul 31, 2020
As nursing homes wait for point-of care testing instruments and supplies to arrive from the federal government, they first should make sure they are complying with state public health guidelines regarding...
About 40% of US adults risk developing serious COVID-19 illness
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 19, 2020
While most adults will recover without needing special treatment, chronic disease puts millions at high risk of poor outcomes, say researchers.
Retail giants wrap up vaccine clinics, launch new LTC services for ongoing care
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 23, 2021
CVS Health and Walgreens have completed their final LTC clinics, and are handing the reins to Omnicare and PharMerica to provide ongoing COVID-19 vaccination services in skilled nursing facilities and...
Feds’ proposal to extend COVID-19 waivers would keep some telehealth expansions but could deliver rehab...
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 04, 2020
As expected and hoped for by many healthcare providers, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Monday proposed permanently adopting some telehealth and therapy coverage expansions during the COVID-19...
CMS expected to order COVID-19 reporting; nursing home deaths surpass 3,600
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 14, 2020
The Trump administration could soon require nursing homes to report all confirmed coronavirus cases to residents, their families and staff members.
State pledges to pick up tab for crisis staffing at long-term care facilities
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 27, 2021
The state of Oregon is sending long-term care facilities staffing help as they respond to a surge in COVID-19 cases caused by the delta variant.