In an effort to combat the spread of the virus and to help nursing homes protect the health and safety of their residents, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is distributing SARS-CoV-2 antigen...
Nursing home coronavirus commission members chosen
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 18, 2020
Members of the administration’s new Coronavirus Commission for Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes are expected to be revealed Friday.
When it comes to COVID-19, family matters!
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Sep 18, 2020
Although your residents, patients and employees are top priority, we all know there is another important group that is trying to cope with the challenges of COVID-19 … the families of your residents...
Long-term care remains in the dark about infection preventionist requirements
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 13, 2021
The need for infection preventionists has never been greater, but 13 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, long-term care providers still remain in the dark as to who will fit the federal government’s final...
Electrostatic sprayers hit the spot for surface disinfection in long-term care
By
Katherine Velez, PhD
Oct 15, 2020
Using established technologies in innovative ways can help long-term care facilities navigate the “new normal” of clean needed to meet pandemic and post-pandemic standards. Electrostatic sprayers can...
CDC releases guidance for COVID-19 rapid antigen testing
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 21, 2020
The guidance arrives on the heels of a federal campaign to issue on-site COVID-19 testing equipment to nursing homes. AHCA/NCAL has summarized key points relevant to operators.
Final vaccine mandate deadlines still in play, despite removal vote
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 04, 2022
The healthcare worker COVID-19 vaccine mandate remains in place, despite a vote by Senate Republicans to strike the regulation.
Mark the date: CE-approved COVID-19 strategies highlighted in McKnight’s Online Forum
By
Alicia Lasek
May 05, 2020
Get the inside scoop on infection control, resident engagement and leadership at McKnight’s Online Forum: COVID-19 Update II. The free webinar event takes place on Wednesday, May 13.
New Coronavirus Briefing e-newsletter shares content from McKnight’s and dozens of sister brands
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 17, 2020
To keep business leaders informed of developments related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Haymarket Media, the global business information company that is the parent company of McKnight’s Long-Term...
PointClickCare adds infection prevention and control tool
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 29, 2020
PointClickCare on Tuesday announced a new infection prevention and control solution designed to provide ongoing, centralized resident surveillance at the facility and enterprise level. Clinical teams,...