‘He was a good guy’: New Jersey nursing home administrator succumbs to COVID-19
By
Liza Berger
Mar 24, 2020
The long-term care community in New Jersey is still reeling after COVID-19 claimed one of its own last Thursday.
Report documents quick spread of new coronavirus through U.S. nursing facilities
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 23, 2020
At least 72 facilities in 22 states have infections, along with 55 deaths as of Friday.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, March 24
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 23, 2020
CDC releases guidance on preventing spread of coronavirus in senior living communities … Healthcare workers report psychiatric symptoms amid pandemic … Patient organizations urge feds to ease limits...
New COVID-19 tip-off may be loss of smell
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 23, 2020
Asymptomatic adults who suddenly lose their sense of smell may be coronavirus carriers and candidates for self-quarantine, say ENTs.
Breathing difficulty, COPD, point to greatest risk in early-stage coronavirus
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 23, 2020
Among coronavirus symptoms, breathing difficulties are significantly tied to severe illness progression and ICU admission, say investigators.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, March 23
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 23, 2020
Millions of seniors live in counties with no ICU beds, posing extra coronavirus dangers … Act’s passage means more masks for healthcare workers fighting COVID-19 … CDC provides guidance on when workers...
Pharmacists claim answers to coronavirus challenges, as U.S. cases surpass 30,000
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 23, 2020
A pharmacist coalition is pushing the federal government to allow pharmacists to test and initiate treatment for COVID-19 patients.
LTC providers getting creative to boost seniors’ morale during pandemic
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 23, 2020
From FaceTime book clubs to hobby boxes, long-term care providers are finding fun and interesting ways to boost resident morale during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the AARP.
Three things you need to know about COVID-19
By
John O'Connor
Mar 22, 2020
We look to be heading into even more challenging times ahead. But we must look beyond them.
Leadership in the face of F.E.A.R
By
Martie Moore
Mar 22, 2020
When fear takes over our ability as leaders, our minds go into overdrive and what is not truth, becomes truth.