Providers must change treatment of healthcare workers to survive COVID-19 storm, avert ‘implosion’
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 01, 2022
The likelihood that long-term care and other providers survive severe staffing shortages and COVID-19 crisis will depend on their ability to change how healthcare workers are treated so they can continue...
Surveyors citing more nursing homes for limiting visitors
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 01, 2022
The number of nursing homes cited nationally for impeding residents’ right to have visitors jumped 250% in the most recent survey cycle, a new analysis shows.
State effort to cover SNF care, other services falls short
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 01, 2022
Skilled nursing care apparently won’t be covered by the state of California under a single-payer health system after lawmakers failed to act on the measure Monday.
CMS clarifies COVID-related LTC survey process
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 31, 2022
Providers have more information on how surveyors will interpret infection control and vaccination requirements moving forward thanks to updated guidance to the long-term care survey process procedure guide...
Bill would reform nursing home licensing laws
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 31, 2022
A new bill would close an unusual loophole in California, requiring all nursing home owners and those planning to buy facilities to get a license before taking control.
Health officials simplify pneumococcal vaccine guidance
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 31, 2022
The CDC has published revised recommendations for pneumococcal vaccination in the elderly and immunocompromised following a vote by its immunization advisors.
What is the best post-acute care destination for an assisted living resident? It’s complicated, new...
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 31, 2022
Acute care clinicians and discharge planners need more complete information about LTC services and target populations to help ensure that residents land in the most appropriate settings, researchers say.
CDC: Third shot raises mRNA vaccine efficacy against hospitalization for range of patients
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 31, 2022
Adults who receive a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine are better protected against COVID-19 hospitalization than their peers who have received only two doses, and immunocompromised...
Clinical briefs for Monday, Jan. 31
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 31, 2022
CMS provides glimpse into COVID-related LTC survey process … Nursing home residents with omicron half as likely to be hospitalized, UK study finds … Pulse oximeter readings an unreliable indicator...
Infectious disease experts call on clinicians to recognize threat of RSV in elders
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 28, 2022
It’s time for clinicians to get up-to-date on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and help address the threat it poses to older adults, according to a new report and call to action from the National Foundation...