Trump wants masks on all nursing home workers, temperature checks for all, and separate COVID-19 units
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 03, 2020
Jarred by the rapid spread of COVID-19 among fragile nursing home residents, the Trump administration on Thursday issued a new set of “critical recommendations” to operators and their governing entities.
LTC coalition ramps up fight against sending COVID-19 patients to nursing homes; coronavirus deals blow...
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 03, 2020
Providers are again warning against state efforts that would force nursing homes to accept all admissions from hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic, saying the plans are “not sound policy” and...
Courage is contagious
By
Gary Tetz
Apr 02, 2020
Facility staff have no idea if catching COVID-19 will be merely an annoyance or a life-threatening battle, a parking ticket or a death sentence. But still, they go.
Campaign pledges to make millions of masks for providers; SNFs receive first donations
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 02, 2020
Two Washington state skilled nursing facilities were the first in the state to receive hand-stitched face masks in a global campaign to provide millions of masks to providers amid critical shortages.
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.
NextStep partnership offers CNAs new COVID-readiness certificate
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 01, 2020
NextStep, a startup that trains and places high-demand healthcare workers, today announced the launch of an online certificate designed to improve the safety of certified nursing assistants and other caregivers...
BookJane’s hiring platform free for healthcare users
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 01, 2020
BookJane is offering healthcare facilities and staffing agencies the free ability to use its platform to help relieve staffing shortages and labor inefficiencies in hard-hit markets. “We want to ensure...
Ask the care expert: Any suggestions for changing the colostomy so it doesn’t leak?
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Apr 01, 2020
We have a resident with a new colostomy. Any suggestions for changing the colostomy so it doesn’t leak?
Coronavirus highlights dedicated workforce
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 01, 2020
Perhaps providers haven’t let down their guard enough, but as of this writing, there hasn’t been panic whenever I’ve talked to them about coronavirus implications. Sure, there’s concern, but more...