Nursing homes more prepared for the coronavirus than for H1N1: survey
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 26, 2020
Despite the COVID-19 troubles currently facing eldercare facilities, things could have been much worse for some, a Michigan survey suggests.
Weekly staff testing may reduce COVID-19 spread, new model shows
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 26, 2020
Screening healthcare and nursing home workers regularly would reduce their contribution to transmission by about 25%, say researchers.
They’re back — and they’re coming for you
By
John O'Connor
Apr 26, 2020
So you thought the pandemic couldn’t possibly make things worse? Well then, you obviously underestimated the plaintiffs’ bar.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, April 27
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 24, 2020
Globally, risk of death from COVID-19 is 50% higher in elderly with diabetes … COVID-19 has disproportionate effect on long-term care: study … Ensuring safety, education key in mitigating stress during...
More PPE supplies needed before elective surgeries can resume: providers
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 24, 2020
Long-term care providers across the country want assurances that they’ll have enough personal protective equipment as several states look to resume elective surgeries.
Long-term care providers urged to prepare for widespread coronavirus testing
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 24, 2020
Providers are being urged to prepare for a dramatic increase in coronavirus testing as federal regulators and states continue to emphasize the importance of testing everyone in nursing facilities.
Ensuring safety, education key in mitigating stress during pandemic, expert says
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 24, 2020
Staff members and residents must be able to trust that providers are working to keep them safe as the coronavirus pandemic continues to take a toll on both staff and residents, one expert stressed Thursday...
Show them what you really think from ground zero
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 24, 2020
Now that all the serious life-and-death stuff has been taken care of regarding COVID-19, let’s get down to what matters most. The money.
Seniors with COVID-19 showing unusual symptoms, plus: blood clotting an issue
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 23, 2020
Elders may simply appear “off;” sleeping more, losing appetite and becoming confused, according to one report. Doctors are also finding rampant blood clotting problems.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, April 24
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 23, 2020
Hydroxychloroquine does not cut ventilator use in COVID-19, unpublished VA study finds … Low vitamin D alone unlikely to cause fractures … New blood test for Alzheimer’s developed, researchers...