Technology and innovation power wound care’s ongoing evolution
By
Cathy Thomas Hess
Dec 16, 2021
Like all nurses specializing in wound care, I’ve seen many changes in our profession over the years. Perhaps the most meaningful are the influences that breakthrough technology and products have had...
Black SNF residents less likely to see ADL skills improve in post-acute stay, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 16, 2021
Black residents have significantly lower odds than white residents of improving independence in activities of daily living after hip fracture and stroke, a study of Medicare and MDS data shows.
UPDATED: Healthcare worker vaccine mandate back on for 26 states
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 16, 2021
Long-term care providers in 26 states will still have to comply with a federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate after a federal appeals court on Wednesday reversed a nationwide block against the rule.
Terrible staffing competition will worsen: survey
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 16, 2021
When it comes to hiring, 55% of nursing homes and senior living facilities say they are now competing with staffing agencies for the same scarce supply of workers.
Also in the News for Thursday, Dec. 16
Dec 16, 2021
Legislation increases state’s ability to investigate long-term care facilities … Illinois lawmakers set spring deadline to pass nursing home reform plan … Idaho officials find one in four COVID deaths...
Report shows world ill-prepared for next pandemic
Dec 13, 2021
Preparedness in preventing the emergence of new pathogens was the area with the lowest worldwide score
Could everything be a kickback?
By
Chris Sabis
Dec 15, 2021
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee recently issued a number of rulings interpreting the federal False Claims Act (FCA) and its state law counterparts relevant to long-term care...
Omicron renders Pfizer vaccine less effective; variant surge to hit U.S. by January
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 15, 2021
The vaccine is less able to prevent infection, but retains 70% protection against hospitalization, a new study shows. The news comes as federal health officials warn that omicron is spreading rapidly in...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Dec. 15
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 15, 2021
CMS vaccine mandate’s enforcement blocked on appeal … Supreme Court denies religious challenge to NY vaccine mandate … Adults prefer in-person clinical visit over telehealth care: poll … Prescriber’s...
Providers set to receive $9 billion in long-awaited Provider Relief payments, but more help is critical
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 15, 2021
The Department of Health and Human Services is finally releasing a portion of the additional $25.5 billion in COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund Phase 4 payments to healthcare providers, the agency announced...