The federal government is allocating an additional 30 million Abbott BinaxNOW rapid antigen tests to assisted living communities and other vulnerable groups through at least March.
Vaccination mandates generally OK: EEOC guidance
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 18, 2020
Employers can require proof of COVID-19 vaccination from employees — with some exceptions — according to new recommendations from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
COVID-19 driving technology adoption across senior living: Ziegler
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 18, 2020
The pandemic has cast a long shadow over the senior living and care sector. But it also is being credited as a catalyst for technology adoption and spending, as well as healthcare innovation.
Home care briefs for Wednesday, Dec. 16
Dec 16, 2020
Medical transport firm teams up with Lyft to help home health aides get to vulnerable clients … Clinical Home Health announces expansion … Three new research articles on COVID-19 and aging released...
People in the news, Dec. 15
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 15, 2020
Appointments, promotions and news at American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, Bowman Place at Olde Bedford, Bridges by EPOCH at Hingham, Commonwealth Senior Living, Five Star...
‘Our industry will forever be better and stronger’ as a result of COVID-19: Invesque CEO
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Amy Novotney
Dec 15, 2020
The senior living industry will emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic with a greater appreciation for the value of its care providers and the myriad of unique and necessary services provided in the facility...
Home healthcare professional sentenced, ordered to pay $94K in multi-million dollar fraud case
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Joe Jancsurak
Dec 14, 2020
A home healthcare industry employee involved in a multi-million dollar fraud case was sentenced Wednesday by a federal judge to four years of probation, including six months of home detention, and was...
Senior living residents contribute to understanding of aging through pilot studies despite pandemic challenges
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 14, 2020
Senior living residents are furthering the understanding of aging through pilot programs in their communities even while they cope with the effects of a global pandemic.
The leader of a St. Louis continuing care retirement community said Thursday that he is pleased that a federal sex discrimination suit against the community has been resolved.
Pandemic reveals why some organizations are ‘Best Workplaces’
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Lois A. Bowers
Dec 11, 2020
As with all things in senior living this year, the coronavirus influenced employee perceptions of their employers, and in turn, senior living organizations’ rankings in Fortune’s third annual lists...