Average wages for SNFs have increased by nearly 20%, state data shows
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 28, 2022
New Hampshire nursing homes on average paid about 20% more in labor costs per day from 2019 to 2021 due in part to the ongoing workforce crisis, according to a new report.
Are you compliant? Up to date vs. fully vaccinated
By
Norris Cunningham
Angela Rinehart
Jun 27, 2022
Remember the confusion over who was eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine and when? Remember the confusion over the COVID-19 vaccine mandates? Remember the confusion over the approval for the COVID-19 booster...
CNA candidates ‘giving up’ as exam openings fail to keep pace with worker demand
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 27, 2022
Thousands of certified nurse aide candidates are struggling to find exam placements across the US, with many of them under a fast-approaching deadline to become certified before a four-month, temporary...
SNF workforce ‘far below’ pre-pandemic levels but finally showing signs of life
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Danielle Brown
Jun 27, 2022
Skilled nursing operators are finally making workforce gains in recent months, but they’re still experiencing slower recovery when compared to the assisted living sector.
Flu vax cuts seniors’ dementia odds by 40 percent over 4 years, large study finds
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 27, 2022
Older adults with no signs of dementia and at least one flu vaccination were 40% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease within the next four years than their unvaccinated peers, Medicare claims data...
Post-acute pulmonary rehab a net win for COPD patients, healthcare system: study
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 27, 2022
Universal use of post-acute pulmonary rehab could improve COPD patients’ health outcomes and result in Medicare savings of $1 to $1.25 billion annually, researchers say.
Social stress may speed immune system aging: study
Jun 27, 2022
Exposure to social stress including trauma and discrimination is associated with signs of accelerated immune system aging, a first-time study has found.
Clinical briefs for Monday, June 27
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 27, 2022
National health spending declining as percent of GDP … The FDA wants to regulate nicotine for the first time … Algorithm uses health system data to reduce hypertension diagnosis-to-treatment time …...
After operator’s arrest, governor signs law mandating nursing homes have state-approved emergency preparedness...
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 24, 2022
Louisiana nursing homes’ emergency preparedness plans must be approved by the state’s Department of Health each year under a new law signed by Gov. John Bel Edwards (R), his office announced.
CDC advisers agree to favor high-dose flu vaccines for older adults
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 24, 2022
Federal vaccine advisers now recommend that adults aged 65 and older preferentially receive high-dose influenza vaccines for the best protection against severe illness.