Pfizer concerned stalling on COVID-19 vaccination booster could lead to nursing home outbreaks
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 13, 2021
Executives with drugmaker Pfizer are worried nursing homes could be at risk of future COVID-19 outbreaks if they wait too long to administer booster shots, according to a report by the Washington Post.
For-profit providers targeted again in study of COVID-19 care
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Danielle Brown
Jul 12, 2021
Federal policymakers should be cautious about the influence nursing home ownership has on quality of care after a study found for-profit providers have had worse COVID-19 outcomes, researchers say.
Vaccinated long-term care residents in the clear from COVID-19 — for now
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Danielle Brown
Jul 12, 2021
Long-term care residents and staff fully vaccinated against COVID-19 don’t need booster shots anytime soon, according to federal health officials.
First federal rulings expected in COVID wrongful death suits against nursing homes
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 09, 2021
Legal experts are anxiously awaiting decisions in two separate COVID-related wrongful death lawsuits against nursing home providers that are expected to be handed down soon by federal judges.
Overall telehealth use dropping but no fear of leaving LTC
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 09, 2021
Telehealth usage is declining and in-person visits at medical facilities are increasing again, according to new data from FAIR Health.
Providers missing residents’ hearing problems due to masks, other PPE
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 08, 2021
Personal protective equipment, such as masks and face shields, is negatively impacting the quality of care provided to residents and patients with hearing loss, a survey of healthcare providers has found.
Provider Relief Fund reporting opens for providers
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 07, 2021
Long-term care providers who received Provider Relief Fund payments of more than $10,000 can now start reporting to the federal government how they spent that money.
Providers worry they might not be able to meet staff fingerprinting deadline, leading to forced terminations
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 07, 2021
Connecticut long-term care providers are quickly trying to comply with a state mandate that requires healthcare workers hired during the pandemic to submit fingerprints for a background check by July 20...
Leaders expect more providers to follow suit after first Massachusetts operator announces vaccine mandate
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 02, 2021
More long-term care operators in Massachusetts are expected to start mandating COVID-19 shots for all employers after one of the first major providers in the state announced its own policy for workers...
The long-term care industry is more than three-fourths toward its goal of getting 75% of staff vaccinated against COVID-19. Industry leaders say they remain committed to reaching the target rate, even...