Occupancy recovery continues, but rising operating expenses remain a concern: NIC
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 11, 2022
Rising operating expenses may limit the degree to which operating margins will grow in the next six months, according to the latest Executive Survey Insights report, released Thursday by the National Investment...
U.S. airplane, train and transit mask mandates extended to April 18
Mar 10, 2022
The extension comes at the recommendation of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Survival high with ECMO for selected severe COVID-19 patients
Mar 10, 2022
Of 30 patients, 90% survived to discharge; survival was 86.7% at a median follow-up of 10.8 months since ECMO cannulation.
How is senior living surviving? Good question
By
John O'Connor
Mar 10, 2022
As we’re nearing an anniversary of sorts, this may be a good time to offer an assessment and some observations about senior living survival.
Assisted living providers to face additional pandemic-related scrutiny from OSHA
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 10, 2022
Assisted living communities and other healthcare settings cited for previous COVID-19 safety violations are facing additional pandemic-related scrutiny from the federal government.
Affordable senior housing program could see 21 percent funding increase under appropriations bill
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 10, 2022
The federal affordable housing program for older adults would receive a 21% increase in funding over last year if the $1.5 trillion fiscal year 2022 appropriations bill, released Wednesday, passes and...
OSHA doubles down on long-term care workplace inspections
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 10, 2022
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration from March 9 to June 9 will devote 15% of all of its workplace inspections per region to nursing homes, assisted living communities and hospitals that...
Continued dexamethasone at discharge not tied to better COVID-19 outcomes
Mar 09, 2022
No association was seen with reduced 14-day all-cause readmission or mortality for individuals continuing dexamethasone at discharge.
Federal HCBS investment could lead to national uniformity: KFF
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 09, 2022
Home- and community-based services eligibility, spending and benefits vary substantially by state, but states continue to view HCBS as a way to provide an alternative to institutional long-term care, according...
Affordable senior housing providers expected to ‘jump’ at ‘innovative’ mental health initiative
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 09, 2022
Support and resources to help federally assisted affordable housing staff connect older adults to mental health services is “greatly needed and enthusiastically welcomed,” according to LeadingAge.