OIG: Older Medicare recipients often harmed during hospital stays
May 13, 2022
Fully 25% of older American Medicare beneficiaries are at high risk of being harmed during acute care stays, according to the HHS Office of the Inspector General.
Pfizer, BioNTech to pursue 2nd booster shot authorization for older adults
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 16, 2022
A second booster — or fourth dose — will be necessary to improve the vaccine’s waning protection in the face of omicron, Pfizer’s CEO has stated. Whether the FDA will find the evidence compelling...
Respiratory distress the cause of most post-COVID hospital readmissions
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 25, 2020
Respiratory distress is often the culprit when a patient with COVID-19 returns to the hospital within two weeks of discharge, a study finds. These patients also have relatively high rates of COPD and hypertension.
Seniors with COPD using more cannabinoids as U.S. interest ‘skyrockets’
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 30, 2019
Canadian seniors with COPD are using more prescription cannabinoids, while U.S. seniors show a ‘skyrocketing’ interest in the substances for pain relief.
CNAs reduce stress, improve skills with self-compassion training in nursing home study
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 14, 2021
Certified nursing assistants improved stress management and found greater compassion toward themselves and residents after participating in courses aimed at healthcare workers, a new study finds.
Better to bring masks and respirators from home than to go without: Joint Commission
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 01, 2020
Employers should not discourage workers from using their own masks or respirators while supplies are short, says the safety advocate.
4th Annual Women of Distinction awards open for nominations
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 16, 2021
Submissions for the 4th Annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards are now being accepted. The popular program kicked off its 2022 edition by opening the entry portal Tuesday.
Pandemic reveals opportunities to improve indoor environment for residents, staff, experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 20, 2022
Indoor air quality is one of the most significant factors in creating a healthy environment in senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities, according to panelists on a McKnight’s Online...
This season’s flu vaccinations linked to lower COVID-19 likelihood, severity
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 24, 2021
People who received a flu vaccination were 24% less likely to test positive for COVID-19. And those who did contract the disease had a less severe course when compared with people who didn’t get a flu...
Hospital’s coronavirus containment success a model for other facilities, researchers say
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 09, 2022
A testing and mask protocol that rapidly stopped the spread of COVID-19 in two hospital units during the omicron surge may be a useful model for other facilities to emulate, researchers say.