‘Bombshell admission’: NY officials withheld COVID nursing home deaths data out of fear it would...
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 16, 2021
Top New York state and health officials are facing potential investigation after an aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) revealed that the state lied about nursing home coronavirus deaths out of fear the data...
Missouri proposal to protect nursing homes from COVID-related lawsuits faces pushback
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 16, 2021
Liability protections from coronavirus-related lawsuits for Missouri nursing homes are being threatened by consumer advocates in the state.
Hawaii scores 78% staff vaccination rate, more than double national average
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 16, 2021
Hawaii long-term care staffers are more than doubling mainland counterparts in coronavirus vaccinations, according to a new survey.
Fauci: ‘Pan-viral’ vaccine may be needed to tackle tenacious COVID-19 long-term
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 16, 2021
The virus that causes COVID-19 likely is here to stay, and its success in humans means that stronger defense measures will be needed, say Anthony Fauci, M.D., and colleagues from the National Institute...
CDC’s 2021 adult immunization schedule released with pandemic-era guidance
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 16, 2021
Clinicians should encourage all adults to continue receiving recommended immunizations of all kinds, including catch-up vaccines — even if they are following COVID-19 mitigation measures such as mask-wearing...
Factor in chills, lesser-known symptoms to better detect COVID-19, study shows
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 16, 2021
Factoring four overlooked COVID-19 symptoms into testing efforts significantly improves detection, investigators say.
CMS: Visitation restrictions must remain; prepare for return of less-collaborative surveys
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 12, 2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is not ready to update nursing home visitation guidance, despite a significant drop in COVID-19 cases following widespread resident vaccinations, a top official...
PDPM revenue, caring for COVID patients ‘significantly offsetting’ CareTrust’s decline in occupancy
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 12, 2021
The Patient-Driven Payment Model arrived not a moment too soon for CareTrust REIT’s skilled nursing operators.
COVID-19 mortality tied to racial disparities in nursing homes, industry expert says
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 11, 2021
Nursing homes with a non-white resident population of more than 40% have more than three times the rate of COVID-19 cases and deaths than those with fewer non-white residents, says R. Tamara Konetzka,...
Marquis Companies soars to 82% staff vaccination rate, eyes ‘downhill run’ to previous routines
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 11, 2021
Northwest-based Marquis Companies not only already completed its third round of staff and resident COVID-19 vaccinations over the weekend, it also registered what could be the nation’s best 82% staff...