CareTrust REIT Inc. acquired two Montana skilled nursing facilities in an off-market transaction, the company announced in early September.
Evidence grows for benefits of digital contact tracing
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 01, 2020
A digital contact tracing simulation reduced long-term care COVID-19 cases by 52% more than when using screening and other manual control efforts.
Fishing cart hooks global honor
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 01, 2020
A senior community’s creative approach to a fishing trip received acclaim on an international level.
K4Connect picks up investors, new partner
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 01, 2020
Senior technology provider K4Connect raised nearly $8 million in new funding as it picked up a new partner that expands the kinds of digital experiences it can provide its customers.
September Company Briefs
Sep 01, 2020
DrFirst and PointClickCare have partnered to bring the telehealth and communication platform Backline to long-term care providers that are located in North America.
How to do it … Staying safe at bathtime
By
John Hall
Sep 01, 2020
It’s no small irony that bathtime provides one of the most precarious opportunities for infection. That’s always important to keep in mind, but more so than ever during this COVID-19 era. Here are...
Nurses offered more wellness resources
By
Amy Novotney
Jul 08, 2020
In response to the growing burden of stress on the nation’s nurses during the pandemic, the American Nurses Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Nurses Association, has released several...
SNF occupancy at its lowest level since 2012 due to virus
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 07, 2020
Skilled nursing occupancy levels dropped 132 basis points to 83.4% during the month of March as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic — the lowest since 2012, according to data released by the National Investment...
How to do it … Hiring in the COVID-19 era
By
John Hall
Jul 02, 2020
Because of bountiful job openings and bustling economies, candidates sometimes have skipped the conventions of courtesy while racing toward the best offers. With COVID-19, ghosting is rising even faster...
IC issues existed before COVID-19: GAO
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 01, 2020
Infection control deficiencies were widespread throughout nursing homes before the pandemic, according to a May report by the Government Accountability Office.