‘Inconsistent, unpredictable’ senior living recovery supports DHC merger plans
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 03, 2023
The turnaround of Diversified Healthcare Trust’s senior housing operating portfolio has been “inconsistent” and “unpredictable,” further supporting plans for a proposed merger with a more diversified...
Proposed merger ‘best opportunity’ for DHC to handle debt, Francis says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 03, 2023
Diversified Healthcare Trust’s proposed merger with Office Properties Income Trust is expected to close after shareholders vote Aug. 30, the real estate investment trust’s president, CEO and managing...
Jeanne Marrazzo will replace Fauci to lead National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Aug 02, 2023
Marrazzo will start her new job in the fall.
Oral probenecid cuts time to viral clearance in COVID-19
Aug 01, 2023
The median time to viral clearance was significantly shorter for 500 and 1,000 mg probenecid versus placebo.
New infection prevention course ‘uniquely tailored’ to assisted living direct care workers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 01, 2023
A first-of-its-kind infection prevention course “uniquely tailored” to assisted living direct care workers is now available through a partnership between Argentum and epidemiology experts.
Smartwatches still gathering valuable COVID, vaccine insights
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 31, 2023
Data collected from smartwatches shows that those vaccinated for COVID will have less severe infections, a German research team demonstrated.
Merger remains ‘best path,’ DHC CEO says, as senior living properties struggle with pandemic recovery
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 28, 2023
Diversified Healthcare Trust’s pending merger with Office Properties Income Trust remains the “best path” forward as DHC’s senior housing operating portfolio continues to struggle in its COVID-19...
Meet Holly Harmon, 2023 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Ron Rajecki
Jul 28, 2023
Learn more about Holly Harmon, Senior Vice President, Quality, Regulatory and Clinical Services, American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, Washington, DC.
Merger with OPI still ‘best path’ for DHC, top exec says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 28, 2023
A proposed merger with Office Properties Income Trust is the “best path for long-term value preservation” for Newton, MA-based Diversified Healthcare Trust, DHC’s President and CEO Jennifer Francis...
Staffing shortage top issue facing CNAs on the job: survey
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 28, 2023
A continued staffing shortage is the prime issue facing certified nursing assistants for the second year in a row, according to the results of a survey released Wednesday at CNA Fest in Little Rock, AR.