The coronavirus is the proverbial gift that keeps on giving — to nursing homes, in particular.
Commission goes to work
By
Liza Berger
Jun 01, 2020
The newly formed Coronavirus Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes is set to begin its work this month.
Seniors with coronavirus may seem ‘off’
By
Liza Berger
Jun 01, 2020
Seniors do not display the same symptoms of the novel coronavirus as others who have it, doctors have found.
Arizona pushed to report facility cases
By
Liza Berger
Jun 01, 2020
A group of Arizona news organizations filed a special action in the Maricopa County Superior Court in May in a move to force the Arizona Department of Health Services to release information about coronavirus...
Analysis: The fate of the COVID-19 blanket waiver
By
Liza Berger
Jun 01, 2020
When this pandemic ends, does that mean the relaxation of so many rules will, too?
New federal reopening guidance calls for nursing home staff and residents to receive COVID-19 test results,...
By
Liza Berger
May 19, 2020
Nursing home residents and staff members must receive baseline COVID-19 test results before relaxing any restrictions or advancing through phases of reopening under new federal guidance issued Monday by...
McKnight’s 2020 Excellence in Technology Awards now accepting nominations
By
Liza Berger
May 13, 2020
A new year of innovation is here. To celebrate all the exciting activity in long-term care and senior living, the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program is back!
Longing for Del Boca Vista
By
Liza Berger
May 13, 2020
This week we mourned the loss of a comedy giant, Jerry Stiller, who cemented his legacy as the excitable, loud and direct Frank Costanza on the hit show “Seinfeld.”
Provider steps up to the plate
By
Liza Berger
May 06, 2020
COVID-19 has exposed the sensitive spots in senior care — understaffed facilities, lack of resources — but also the innovation that takes place each and every day. Whether it’s being creative...
McKnight’s to hold second COVID-19 Online Forum on May 13
By
Liza Berger
May 03, 2020
COVID-19 continues to challenge long-term care operators in unforeseen ways. To help provide useful and actionable information to readers, McKnight’s is offering its second Online Forum on the crisis...