Bill makes outbreak response plans condition of licensure for assisted living communities
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 21, 2021
A bill approved by the New Jersey Legislature makes outbreak response plans a condition of licensure for assisted living communities and other long-term care facilities in the state.
Long COVID in older adults likely to be misdiagnosed: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 20, 2022
Many long COVID symptoms mimic the effects of aging, leading to misdiagnosis, according to a recent study published in the journal BMJ.
Capital Senior Living ‘at inflection point,’ CEO says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 14, 2021
With the “grips of the pandemic” easing considerably over the past few months, and a 93% vaccination rate among its residents, Capital Senior Living President and CEO Kimberly Lody said signs of recovery...
WHO issues new infection prevention, control guidance for assisted living operators facing SARS-CoV-2
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 11, 2021
Early detection, education and training, as well as consistent implementation of infection prevention and control policies are necessary to protect the mental and physical health of residents and staff...
Long-term care bill overreaches scope of assisted living, senior living reps say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 14, 2021
A bill that senior living experts said overreaches the licensing scope of assisted living communities has passed the Connecticut Legislature and is on its way to the governor to be signed into law.
Argentum releases infection control program guidance for assisted living providers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 24, 2020
Responding to a worsening pandemic, Argentum assembled a working group of clinical experts to address key COVID-related challenges to help guide its assisted living members.
Senior living to benefit from $2.1 billion CDC investment in infection prevention, control
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 21, 2021
A $2.1 billion federal investment in infection prevention and control measures across the healthcare continuum — including $500 million for long-term care strike teams — is welcome news to the senior...
5 dead, dozens infected as unvaccinated worker triggers COVID-19 outbreak at assisted living community
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 31, 2021
An unvaccinated worker at a Springfield, OR, assisted living community triggered a COVID-19 outbreak that has infected at least 64 people and killed five.
Assisted living community failed in training, safety effort during pandemic, state Supreme Court affirms
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 03, 2023
A state Supreme Court has upheld a citation against an assisted living community for failing to provide a safe living environment and not adequately training its staff members in COVID-19 infection control...
Assisted living infection prevention guidance updated by CDC with PHE expiration
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 19, 2023
Assisted living communities should follow infection prevention strategies based on COVID-19 hospital admission levels, according to updated guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.