Top 5 news stories reveal varied interests among long-term care professionals
By
John O'Connor
Jan 03, 2014
What do neck abnormalities, dangerous bacteria, a murder-suicide, a defensive nursing home chain, and antipsychotic guidelines have in common? These five developments were voted the most popular news stories...
Also in the News for Thursday, Jan. 11
Jan 11, 2018
CDC maps its 50-state battle against antibiotic resistance with success stories … Geriatric nurses in emergency departments reduce likelihood of inpatient admission … Utah researchers develop...
More evidence that long-term care operators are not simply heartless bottom feeders
By
John O'Connor
Jan 28, 2013
What matters most to long-term care operators? Certainly, remaining in business is a top priority. But providers are not just fixated on the bottom line. Here are some telltale signs.
Of Purell and payment reform
By
Tim Mullaney
Apr 16, 2013
I was sympathetic when the Partnership for Sustainable Health Care called for a speedier shift away from fee-for-service last week — and I also thought about Purell. Yes, that Purell.
CDC outlines 2014 global health threats
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2014
Antibiotic resistance and prescription drug abuse are among the top global threats expected in 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
CDC: Elderly may get top priority for eventual coronavirus vaccine
By
Liza Berger
Jul 10, 2020
Nursing home residents and workers may be among the first to receive a coronavirus vaccine, depending on what a federal committee decides.
LTC stats book nirvana for nerds, merely required reading for the rest of us
By
John O'Connor
Dec 13, 2013
It has been said the rear view mirror offers little help when trying to navigate the road ahead. But it’s tough to know where to go if you don’t know where you’ve been — or even where...
COVID shot boosters for all adults will help to reduce confusion, FDA says
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 22, 2021
The FDA “heard loud and clear” that a simpler booster strategy was needed, its vaccine chief says. But the action may be too late to head off a winter virus surge, observers say.
CDC chief endorses COVID booster shots for nursing home residents, healthcare workers
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 24, 2021
Older and medically compromised adults and workers in high-risk settings should be offered third doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, M.D., said early Friday. Her decision...
CDC briefing: Top officials talk up vaccine plans, focus on long-term care
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 22, 2020
Federal health officials touted transparency and nationwide distribution plans while keeping their eye on Phase 1 vaccine recipients, including LTC residents and workers.