INDIANA — Operators in this state are among the latest to bring in the National Guard to take additional pressure off staff members trying to contend with COVID-19 challenges. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb...
A relaxed approach to testing over the holidays
Dec 01, 2020
FLORIDA — At least one governor was taking a more casual approach to COVID-19 this holiday season.
December FocusOn Briefs
Dec 01, 2020
Company promotes disposable pads, NPWT incontinence care; Reusable N95 respirator inches closer to market; Nearly half of residents with COVID-19 asymptomatic: study; Company promotes disposable pads,...
Project aims to grow happiness
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Danielle Brown
Dec 01, 2020
A New York-based grassroots effort launched to help nursing homes and their residents cope during the coronavirus pandemic has been able to send gifts to nearly 60 facilities nationwide with the help of...
NJ unveils expansive new nursing home testing requirements
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Danielle Brown
Dec 01, 2020
Nursing homes in New Jersey that receive BinaxNOW rapid, COVID-19 testing kits must test all workers and visitors for a two-week period under a new state directive.
Connecticut opens fourth COVID recovery center to relieve nursing homes
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Danielle Brown
Nov 30, 2020
The state of Connecticut is opening a fourth recovery center for COVID-19 patients in an effort to ease stress on nursing providers throughout the state.
Nursing home residents could start receiving COVID vaccines in about 2 weeks
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Danielle Brown
Nov 25, 2020
Nursing home residents could be just a little more than two weeks away from receiving the first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to federal health officials.
Experts question effectiveness of LTC coronavirus vaccination plans
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Danielle Brown
Nov 24, 2020
Some experts are doubting how successful the federal government’s COVID-19 vaccination plans for long-term care facilities will be, citing concerns about the strategy for workers and potential side effects.
‘Last resort’ provisions included in Iowa’s emergency staffing guidance for nursing homes
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Danielle Brown
Nov 23, 2020
Iowa officials have issued updated emergency staffing guidance for nursing homes after the state reported that more than 110 facilities are currently struggling to manage COVID-19 outbreaks.
Also in the News for Monday, Nov. 23
Nov 23, 2020
CDC’s latest update to LTC COVID-19 module on NHSN site aims to improve data collection efforts … State lawmakers question COVID testing frequency at nursing homes … State fines SNF nearly $100K...