New study shines a light on negative side-effects of certain UV light systems used in senior living
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 26, 2023
There is growing concern that even lower-level UV systems could produce harmful oxide compounds in the air, such as ozone, a new study shows.
Financing, interest rates top concerns among senior housing investors: survey
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 24, 2023
The availability of financing and increasing interest rates are the top concerns among senior housing investors, according to poll results shared in Partner Valuation Advisors’ US Seniors Housing 2023...
Range of long-term symptoms seen after SARS-CoV-2, non-COVID-19 ARI
Oct 23, 2023
Researchers find increased prevalence/severity of most symptoms and reduced health-related quality of life.
Affordable senior housing communities share in $1.34M for ‘green energy’ upgrades
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 23, 2023
Sixteen federal affordable housing properties are on the receiving end of more $1.34 million in new loans and grants to implement energy efficiency and climate resilient upgrades.
AI can be co-pilot to help SNFs manage regulatory burdens, Healthtech CEO says
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 20, 2023
A new startup is leveraging AI to tackle the regulatory burden faced by SNFs, by building automation tools and alerts.
IDSA: A. baumannii, C. auris common for recipients of mechanical ventilation
Oct 19, 2023
A. baumannii, CRAB and C. auris colonization was more likely among residents ad patients in long-term care facilities than acute care hospitals.
Senior living nurse job satisfaction heavily influenced by culture, leadership: MIT report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 19, 2023
Job dissatisfaction and burnout among nurses is fueled by “out of touch” managers and “disconnected” senior executive leadership, according to a new report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Positive link identified between SARS-CoV-2 and Guillain-Barré
Oct 18, 2023
Odds ratio of 6.30 for Guillain-Barré syndrome association with SARS-CoV-2 infection and 0.41 for COVID-19 vaccine administration.
Pandemic control practices cut healthcare-acquired infections
Oct 18, 2023
A reduction also was seen in nosocomial respiratory viral infections.
Universal decolonization at nursing homes beneficial
Oct 18, 2023
Risk for transfer to a hospital due to infection or for any reason lower with universal decolonization versus routine care