The federal government is waiving its three-day stay requirement for Medicare skilled nursing facility coverage as it works to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak across the United States.
PruittHealth combats COVID-19 isolation with video chats appointments, letters of support
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 17, 2020
A major regional long-term care provider is offering a blueprint for how other operators can help their residents fight feelings of isolation and loneliness during the nationwide visitor ban that began...
New Coronavirus Briefing e-newsletter shares content from McKnight’s and dozens of sister brands
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 17, 2020
To keep business leaders informed of developments related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Haymarket Media, the global business information company that is the parent company of McKnight’s Long-Term...
Coronavirus Briefing e-newsletter shares content from McKnight’s and dozens of sister brands
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 16, 2020
Stay in the know with our free Coronavirus Briefing, an eight-minute-or-less read designed for busy professionals.
Healthcare workers, elderly take priority as new COVID-19 test sites deployed this week
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 16, 2020
Thousands will gain access to new, high-capacity testing sites in the coming days, and certain groups will have priority status, say federal officials.
Social media has amplified concern over a research theory that is not backed by evidence, say leading cardiologists.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, March 17
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 16, 2020
COVID-19 vaccine trial begins in Seattle: NIH … CDC posts guideline for COVID-19 single upper respiratory swabs … Coronavirus antibody treatment strategy could be only weeks away, docs say
My advice for life with coronavirus: Don’t forget to breathe
By
Tamar Abell
Mar 16, 2020
We are in crazy times. Actually, it’s a step beyond crazy times. The world has hunkered down and is watching this COVID-19 unravel. Nothing is the same. I never expected to receive a call from a close...
CMS guidance bans most visitors, communal dining at nursing homes over COVID-19
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James M. Berklan
Danielle Brown
Mar 16, 2020
Nursing homes are being directed to restrict all visitor access from its facilities as the nation works to combat and limit the spread of COVID-19. The guidance received instant support from providers...
COVID-19 warning: Patients most important but equipment and environment also in dire need of best infection...
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 16, 2020
“Immediate” implementation of best infection control products and practices should be occurring amid mushrooming COVID-19 fears, the nation’s largest nursing home association notified provider leaders...