Amid early success, nursing home provider doubles CNA training program, boosts frontline pay … FDA declines to approve Regeneron’s higher-dose drug for age-related eye disease … Study: Diabetes...
Now that COVID is waning, time to focus on the things you ignored
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Neville M. Bilimoria
Jun 28, 2023
Now that the Public Health Emergency has ended, and COVID-19 is starting to become less of a burden in your facility, now might be a good time to focus on protecting your liability.
Medicaid to cover all FDA-approved adult vaccines on Oct. 1, CMS reminds states
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 28, 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released more information on mandatory state Medicaid and CHIP program coverage of vaccines recommended for adults.
Tech interventions boost hand hygiene compliance across 2 health systems
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 28, 2023
Technology that pinpoints missed opportunities and improves accountability helped to substantially improve staff compliance, according to reports presented this week at APIC’s annual conference.
Finding a purpose can lower risk of loneliness in older adults, study shows
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C. Max Bachmann
Jun 29, 2023
Having a sense of purpose in life can offer “potent protection” against loneliness, which can be a health hazard for seniors, investigators say.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, June 28
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 28, 2023
Bipartisan bill aims to improve nutrition for seniors at home … 3 in 5 healthcare workers now optimistic about future: study … Pickleball injuries may cost Americans nearly $400 million this year …...
US excess deaths reached nearly 1.2 million in pandemic’s first 2 years, analysts find
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 27, 2023
The surprising persistence of these additional deaths reflects geographic care disparities and gaps in vaccine uptake that should be remedied, investigators say.
ADA: Screen adults with type 2 diabetes for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 27, 2023
A new guideline update reflects the increased recognition that liver disease is a major complication of diabetes, the American Diabetes Association reports.
Reduced sense of smell linked to increased risk of late-life depression
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 27, 2023
A reduced sense of smell has long been associated with dementia in older adults. Now there is evidence that the issue may also be linked to late-life depression.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, June 27
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 27, 2023
Having advanced clinicians in place is key to nursing home success, BrightSpring Health’s Arif Nazir, MD, says … Discontinuing MS meds may be an option for some adults age 55 and older: study … Global...