Masks arrive from ‘dubious’ sources, bearing false FDA certificates: report
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 21, 2020
In a rush to meet demand for face masks and respirators, some manufacturers have turned out poor quality products while claiming federal approval, according to a new report.
Up to 4 million coronavirus test kits on the way; nursing homes want priority
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 10, 2020
Providers who’ve been unable to test residents and employees for coronavirus due to limited access may have their chance starting this week.
CMS urges: Start reviewing, planning and tracking staff COVID vaccinations now
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 08, 2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is calling on providers to immediately start reviewing the newly proposed healthcare worker COVID-19 vaccination regulation. They also should actually begin...
Even though occupancy has risen each month since January for skilled nursing operators under the Omega Healthcare Investors umbrella, it’s still not enough to make up for the severe financial challenges...
GHD focuses on tracing, scheduling, early notification of COVID-19 trends
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 11, 2020
Professional services firm GHD has unveiled four new technology solutions aimed at increasing the safety of residents in long-term care facilities through contact tracing, appointment bookings and early...
Deadline extended to sign up for coronavirus vaccine distribution program
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 27, 2020
The federal government is extending the deadline for long-term care providers to opt into its COVID-19 vaccine distribution program by a week.
CMS giving $165M more in Medicaid funding for home- and community-based care
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 24, 2020
The federal government is providing $165 million in supplemental funding to states for a longstanding Medicaid program designed to transition seniors from nursing homes and other institutions and into...
Following feds’ $4.9B distribution, expert calls for regulators to address local payment inequities
By
Danielle Brown
May 26, 2020
The recent $4.9 billion funding distribution to address COVID-19 in skilled nursing facilities amounts to $50,000 for each SNF operator, plus $2,500 for each licensed bed. But a post-acute care expert...
COVID vaccinations appear to deliver coattail protection to unvaccinated nursing home residents, researchers...
By
Danielle Brown
May 21, 2021
Coronavirus infections among both vaccinated and unvaccinated nursing home residents decreased significantly following vaccination clinics at their facilities, according to results of a newly published...
COVID-19 mortality tied to racial disparities in nursing homes, industry expert says
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 11, 2021
Nursing homes with a non-white resident population of more than 40% have more than three times the rate of COVID-19 cases and deaths than those with fewer non-white residents, says R. Tamara Konetzka,...