Game changer for long-term care? More like a game ender
By
John O'Connor
Aug 17, 2020
New survey numbers from the American Health Care Association paint an industry portrait that is anything but flattering. Shocking might be more like it.
Amid national rollout, many on front lines leery about vaccine
By
John O'Connor
Dec 15, 2020
“I believe this is the weapon that will end the war.” New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo made the statement at the first known clinically authorized vaccination Monday morning at the Long Island Jewish...
Enjoy it while it lasts
By
John O'Connor
Mar 29, 2020
To be sure, the human condition is being buffeted by more than a bit of darkness these days. But don’t be blind as to what else is going on with the COVID-19 pandemic at hand.
Why coronavirus detection may be going to the dogs
By
John O'Connor
May 03, 2020
Might it soon be possible for dogs to detect the coronavirus? We may soon find out, thanks to a study now underway at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine.
‘Let’s be careful out there’
By
John O'Connor
Sep 20, 2021
Well, the fall conference season kicked off in Phoenix last week.
OSHA has your back – for now
By
John O'Connor
Jul 20, 2020
It’s no secret that most operators have been struggling lately. The coronavirus has hammered this field in almost every way possible. Thousands of residents and staff have perished, with the prospect...
Three things you need to know about COVID-19
By
John O'Connor
Mar 22, 2020
We look to be heading into even more challenging times ahead. But we must look beyond them.
Study’s amazing discovery: COVID-19 was not very good for long-term care
By
John O'Connor
Aug 05, 2023
Mama used to say the only good thing about being sick is that you’ll feel better later — if you live.
Thanks to the bad news, here’s some good news
By
John O'Connor
Apr 04, 2020
Some long-term care operators may have to reject imminently qualified applicants soon. Imagine that.