When things are tough, we rise up. When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. When a pandemic sweeps the world … what can you do but make the most of it? We don’t know about you, but we at Three Pillars...
Poor staffing in LTC was the ‘gasoline to COVID-19’s match,’ witness testifies at House hearing
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 26, 2020
Several expert witnesses called for the federal government to address inadequate staffing at nursing homes and long-term care facilities in wake of the coronavirus pandemic and its fatal toll on residents...
Providers cautioned against submitting too much staffing data, despite new federal demands
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 26, 2020
Federal regulators announced Thursday that nursing home operators must resume regular submission of staffing-level information this summer. But one industry expert warned not to overdo it.
Measure would require state to develop facilities for COVID-19-positive residents
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 26, 2020
The state of Michigan would be required to develop dedicated facilities to care for COVID-19-positive patients who are ineligible for admission at a nursing home, hospital or adult foster care facility...
Bi-monthly virtual conference to share COVID-19 best practices
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 26, 2020
The Green House Project will convene long-term care experts to share “proven protocols and lessons learned.” Participants will have a chance to receive feedback regarding their own cases and questions.
Red-vested ‘Infection Control Patrol’ offers staff support and supervision
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 26, 2020
A well-known operator has created an interdisciplinary group of red-vested volunteers to round on care areas, providing mentoring and feedback. COVID-19 infections have dropped since, it says.
The floggings will continue until morale improves
By
Brendan Williams
Jun 25, 2020
Caught in the throes of a pandemic lethal to those they serve, nursing homes have been largely abandoned by policymakers. The $4.9 billion in federal relief provided in May was very welcome. However,...
The role of physical, occupational and speech therapy in helping patients recovering from COVID-19
By
Jaime Stoffer
Jun 25, 2020
For many patients recovering from COVID-19, discharge from the hospital is only the first battle in their recovery. Patients are left with symptoms that range from decreased endurance, poor strength, decreased...
CMS issues ‘long overdue’ visitation guidelines for nursing homes
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 25, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services excited the provider community and brought clarity to numerous aspects of restarting visits at nursing homes Wednesday.
Senators want more out of FEMA on PPE shipments to nursing homes
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 25, 2020
The quality and amount of personal protective equipment delivered to nursing homes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is being questioned by four Democratic lawmakers.