With COVID-19 variants still punching long-term care staff in the face every day, it’s understandable for us to sometimes lose the ability to get our arms around the sheer scope of collective sadness...
It takes all of us to save lives
By
Joseph DeMattos Jr.
Nov 20, 2020
COVID-19 is dramatically surging in 47 states, including in Maryland where I work, and we are likely far from any peak of the virus. Now, even more than before, it will take all of us fighting together...
PDPM cost savings dwindle following COVID-19, Sabra CEO says; occupancy likely to fall across industry,...
By
Danielle Brown
May 08, 2020
The cost savings from the Patient Driven Payment Model have “pretty much gone away” following the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Sabra Health Care REIT CEO Rick Matros revealed Thursday.
The end of coronavirus crisis in nursing homes hinges on two factors, researchers say
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 03, 2021
The coronavirus crisis in U.S. nursing homes is being prevented from coming to a close due to the rise of the delta variant and low vaccination rates both inside and outside of long-term care facilities,...
Facing ways to improve PPE long term
By
Jay Baker
Aug 11, 2020
Protecting vulnerable populations, particularly long-term care residents and staff, from viruses and infections is critical. The COVID-19 pandemic shed light on the fact that not only is there a need for...
$3T stimulus proposal calls for MFAR delay, 14% FMAP increase, $500M SNF ‘strike team’ fund
By
Danielle Brown
May 14, 2020
A Medicaid proposal that providers say could cut up to $50 billion nationwide from the program annually would be barred from being finalized during the coronavirus pandemic under a $3 trillion stimulus...
Now that COVID is waning, time to focus on the things you ignored
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Jun 28, 2023
Now that the Public Health Emergency has ended, and COVID-19 is starting to become less of a burden in your facility, now might be a good time to focus on protecting your liability.
A major step forward or lacking teeth? COVID-19 report prompts range of emotions
By
Liza Berger
Sep 18, 2020
The much-anticipated report outlining COVID-19 problems in nursing homes and offering corresponding recommendations elicited a range of opinions from stakeholders Thursday.
CMS guidance bans most visitors, communal dining at nursing homes over COVID-19
By
James M. Berklan
Danielle Brown
Mar 16, 2020
Nursing homes are being directed to restrict all visitor access from its facilities as the nation works to combat and limit the spread of COVID-19. The guidance received instant support from providers...
Grim anniversary: First U.S. COVID-19 outbreak announced at nursing home 1 year ago today
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2021
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 outbreak in the United States. It was announced Feb. 29, 2020, at a Kirkland, WA, nursing home and kicked off what has roundly been called the...