Long-term care industry veteran plans to invest up to $40 million annually in ‘real solution’ to...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 02, 2022
Workforce shortages have been an issue for senior living and other long-term care providers for more than 20 years. But the pandemic finally prompted one senior living professional to put his money where...
Prevalence of melatonin supplement use increased over time
Feb 01, 2022
1999-2000 to 2017-2018 saw an increase in reported prevalence of melatonin use across sex and age groups. A concern is that products sometimes contain more of the ingredient than specified on the label.
Remdesivir offers some benefit for hospitalized COVID-19 patients
Feb 01, 2022
No difference was seen for in-hospital mortality, but a need for initiation of mechanical ventilation was reduced with the addition of remdesivir to standard care.
SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests should not be used for diagnosis
Feb 01, 2022
A related review shows that recent infection protected against symptomatic reinfection with the wild-type or alpha variant of SARS-CoV-2.
Proposed bill ‘modernizing’ assisted living ‘long overdue’: senior living advocates
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 01, 2022
Senate Bill 11 will “modernize and strengthen oversight and care” of assisted living residents by transitioning services from a certification model to a licensure model, according to main sponsor Sen....
Canceling OSHA healthcare standard puts workers in ‘grave danger,’ unions tell court
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 01, 2022
The federal government has placed healthcare workers in “grave danger” by withdrawing portions of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s COVID-19 healthcare emergency temporary standard,...
‘Stealth’ version of omicron variant no cause for alarm, experts say
Jan 31, 2022
The new version of the variant does not appear to cause more severe disease, and vaccines are effective against it.
Physical activity monitors with feedback effective in adults
Jan 31, 2022
However, despite increased physical activity, no significant effect was seen on sedentary time.
Pressures mount for staffing agencies accused of price gouging long-term care operators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 31, 2022
While senior living and other long-term care leaders are being joined by other healthcare groups, and even members of Congress, to call for federal action against price-gouging by temporary staffing agencies,...
Long-term care staffing agency to pay $7.2 million in back wages, damages after federal court ruling
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 31, 2022
Virginia staffing agency that serves long-term care providers will pay more than $7.2 million in back wages and damages after intentionally violating federal laws and denying 1,105 certified nursing aides,...