Workforce challenges that have plagued long-term care operators during the coronavirus pandemic will worsen as the crisis progresses this year, predicted Harvard healthcare policy expert David Grabowski.
Deal gives residents new vaccine priority
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 01, 2020
Long-term care residents and staff members will receive coronavirus vaccinations at no cost, thanks to a program announced by the federal government in mid-October.
Feds vow weekly test supplies
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 01, 2020
A worrisome slowdown in federal distribution of coronavirus rapid-screening tests in mid-October was only a temporary aberration due to a production slowdown, federal officials disclosed.
Paid sick leave yields progress
By
Liza Berger
Nov 01, 2020
States that gained access to emergency paid sick leave during the pandemic saw 400 fewer COVID-19 cases per day, according to a new study in Health Affairs.
Apathy tied to dementia risk
By
Liza Berger
Nov 01, 2020
Severe apathy — a lack of interest and loss of desire to participate in daily activities — is tied to greater odds of developing dementia, a nine-year study has found.
CMS suspends NH Compare Quality data through 2022
By
Liza Berger
Nov 01, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has frozen SNF Quality Reporting Program data on the Nursing Home Compare site through 2022.
State order ending POC testing overruled
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 01, 2020
States that prohibit long-term care providers from using rapid, point-of-care antigen testing devices are in violation of federal law, the Department of Health and Human Services warned in October.
60 seconds with … Fred Bentley
Nov 01, 2020
Fred Bentley, Managing Director, Avalere
Music, not pills, to manage agitation, researchers hope
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 01, 2020
Group music therapy in an eldercare setting reduces agitation and may be a useful tool in managing aggressive behavior, according to a new study.