Coronavirus: Is your senior care community prepared for a widespread outbreak?
By
David Wilkins
Mar 05, 2020
Our nation’s response to coronavirus is as fast-moving as the virus itself. In a short few months, the virus has evolved from an emergent, localized threat to a global healthcare crisis, causing...
CMS: Surveys will intensify focus on infection control in wake of coronavirus crisis
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 05, 2020
Surveyor inspections will place a greater emphasis on infection control policies as officials and healthcare providers work to combat the coronavirus in the United States.
New data leads to warning: Coronavirus patients often present without fever
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 04, 2020
Cough and fever dominate the list of COVID-19 symptoms, but initial signs may be nonexistent, according to data from the outbreak’s first two months.
CMS considers payment changes for treating, preventing coronavirus; CDC to expand test access
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 04, 2020
Medicare and Medicaid may cover coronavirus treatment and prevention, the federal government suggested this week, amid other developments in the rapidly evolving situation.
Providers should re-examine infection control policies in wake of coronavirus, organizations warn
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 03, 2020
A thorough review of infection control policies and staff education is going to be more important than ever in order for long-term care providers to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in their facilities,...
Nursing home the site of first US coronavirus outbreak: 1 dead, 4 hospitalized
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 02, 2020
A skilled nursing facility in the state of Washington became the first U.S. site of a coronavirus outbreak, officials announced Saturday.
It’s official: Providers asked to prepare for coronavirus outbreaks
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 27, 2020
Long-term care and other providers are being prodded into action for a potential coronavirus outbreak in the United States following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials’ warning that...
Prepare now for coronavirus, association warns
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 26, 2020
LeadingAge has released new recommendations and resources to help eldercare communities prepare for a possible outbreak.
While coronavirus gets the attention, the flu quietly goes on a killing spree
By
John O'Connor
Feb 18, 2020
While the well-publicized coronavirus has caused few outbreaks in the U.S., more than 22 million people nationwide have been bit by the flu bug this season, with more than 12,000 dying from it, authorities...
Surveyors prioritize infection control compliance amid coronavirus outbreak
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 10, 2020
Surveyors will be paying close attention to healthcare providers’ compliance with infection prevention and control policies amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...