Biden signs $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill, some providers not happy with planned Medicare cuts included in the package … NIC forms new data analytics company after acquiring VisionLTC … State officials...
‘Unprecedented’ training program for coronavirus now available for providers
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 26, 2020
Nursing home providers can now participate in an “unprecedented” infection control training program designed to help them better manage COVID-19 in their facilities.
Extended! Tech Awards nominations now due July 7
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Danielle Brown
Jul 01, 2022
The extended deadline to enter the 2022 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards competition is Thursday, July 7, organizers have announced. The expanded deadline is to give providers the holiday weekend...
Rising counts prompt response from governor
Nov 01, 2020
North Dakota — Concerned about rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in long-term care facilities in the state, Gov. Doug Burgum (R) expedited actions to improve care.
Also in the News for Thursday, Feb. 25
Feb 25, 2021
GAO: Feds have implemented just 1 of 16 recommendations to improve COVID-19 response … Michigan lawmakers want governor investigated for nursing home policies … FDA endorses another COVID-19 vaccine...
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Apr 22, 2021
CDC pushes SNF worker vaccinations even harder after unvaccinated employee causes outbreak at Kentucky facility … LeadingAge lobbies for changes to 3-day stay, nurse aide training and surveying at annual...
Omicron variant, lack of booster prioritization could haunt SNFs as occupancy dips
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Danielle Brown
Dec 10, 2021
Skilled nursing occupancy declined in September, weeks before the omicron variant of COVID-19 arrived and further threatened the industry’s recovery.
BREAKING: CMS resumes routine inspections for nursing home providers
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 17, 2020
After nearly five months, federal officials disclosed Monday that they are resuming routine inspections for all Medicare- and Medicaid-certified providers and suppliers.
WH task force ‘outrageous’ for not prioritizing nursing homes, group says
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 29, 2020
The White House’s Coronavirus Task Force held a public briefing for the first time in more than two months late last week, and the most notable accomplishment from it might have been the way it further...
Nursing care facilities shed 700 jobs in February
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 09, 2020
Workforce struggles are still affecting the long-term care industry after the latest jobs report revealed nursing care facilities lost 700 jobs during the month of February.