Experts want methadone rules changed to help SNFs treat opioid dependency
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 19, 2019
Johns Hopkins University researchers are calling on the federal government to change its regulations on methadone doses in order to improve care for patients in skilled nursing facilities and hospitals...
Citing eagerness from states, CMS announces plans to issue guidance on Medicaid block grants
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 13, 2019
The federal government will soon be issuing guidance for states considering Medicaid block grants and per capita cap programs — a move that could pave the way for more states to consider Medicaid block...
Trump takes on governors, pushes states to universally test nursing home residents, staff
By
Danielle Brown
May 12, 2020
President Trump Monday urged states to universally test all nursing home residents and staff, and suggested that such testing should have happened earlier.
Wastewater testing effective in identifying new COVID cases in nursing homes, other congregate settings:...
By
Danielle Brown
May 19, 2021
Long-term care providers have another tool for detecting COVID-19 infections earlier to avoid large outbreaks within their facilities.
PruittHealth combats COVID-19 isolation with video chats appointments, letters of support
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 17, 2020
A major regional long-term care provider is offering a blueprint for how other operators can help their residents fight feelings of isolation and loneliness during the nationwide visitor ban that began...
Bill would expand employee background data for LTC providers
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 23, 2019
Providers could have better access to background check data on long-term care applicants if newly proposed legislation is approved by U.S. lawmakers.
‘Definitely’ fear among providers as states reopen
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 29, 2020
The decision to reopen several states during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic could put long-term care workers at an increased risk to catch the disease and see it spread throughout their facilities, according...
CMS issues formal alert on how nursing homes should manage Thanksgiving visits
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 18, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services confirmed that it will be issuing an alert for providers on how they should manage residents and workers who may want to visit loved ones during the Thanksgiving...
Providers should re-examine infection control policies in wake of coronavirus, organizations warn
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 03, 2020
A thorough review of infection control policies and staff education is going to be more important than ever in order for long-term care providers to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in their facilities,...
Association offers blueprint for how LTC leaders can make federal staff vaccine policy work
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 23, 2021
Long-term care facility leaders’ response to President Joe Biden’s new vaccination order will help determine how staff react to the new mandate. Therefore, remaining calm and communicating well...