The order was triggered by a 47% spike in the state’s per-capita rate of new COVID-19 cases during the past two weeks.
Higher dose of steroid does not improve outcomes in severe COVID-19
Oct 29, 2021
The number of days alive without life support at day 28 did not differ with dexamethasone 12 mg versus 6 mg in those with severe hypoxemia.
COVID claims are coming: Here’s how you can prepare
By
Timothy J. Ford, Esq.
Oct 05, 2020
Whether senior living and facilities will be penalized for resident or staff member illness is yet to be seen. Owners, however, should be aware that “COVID claims” likely are coming, and because of...
Silent sentinels
By
Julie E. Williamson
May 11, 2017
Operators are adopting innovative, unobtrusive and increasingly silent security solutions that can be tailored to meet the needs of each resident in your community.
Senior living can cost less than aging in place at home: analysis
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 19, 2017
A new analysis showing that older adults can save money by residing in senior living communities rather than continuing to live in their homes may not surprise those in the industry, but most older adults...
Senior living, led by assisted living, sees strong occupancy rate gains in third quarter
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 07, 2022
Senior living, independent living and assisted living combined, is experiencing its highest occupancy increases since before the COVID-19 pandemic, with the number of occupied assisted living units rising...
Pandemic putting pressure on seniors housing: Marcus & Millichap
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 14, 2020
The senior living industry may be one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, yet with operators well suited to manage infectious diseases, and the strength of the seniors housing market prior...
NIC: Assisted living occupancy rate strongest in 2 years at 85.7 percent in fourth quarter
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 10, 2020
Assisted living occupancy increased to 85.7% in the fourth quarter of 2019, up from a recent record low of 85.1% earlier in the year as demand outpaced new inventory growth, according to data released...
How to mitigate vaccine hesitancy? Build conviction, offer convenience, report finds
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 16, 2021
Vaccine hesitancy among staff continues to be a problem with home care agencies and providers of home-and-community-based services (HCBS).
Is the Trump administration playing fast and loose with labor-law revisions? We soon may find out
By
John O'Connor
Feb 04, 2019
An auditing office within the Labor Department has announced plans to investigate White House efforts to relax labor rules. At issue is whether the administration might be running afoul of procedural requirements.