Staffing shortages at nursing homes continue: report
Mar 01, 2024
Although the pandemic has ended, staffing shortages and employee burnout still plague US nursing homes, a new government report finds.
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
Federal government to regulate staffing at nursing homes for first time
Sep 01, 2023
The proposal would set minimum staffing to the equivalent of three hours per resident per day, with just over a half hour of that time from a registered nurse.
US COVID-19 hospitalizations rise for fourth straight week
Aug 16, 2023
Cases occurring at nursing homes were also high. Severe COVID-19 recently seems to have been striking seniors ages 75 years and older most often.
Private equity ownership tied to higher costs to patients
Jul 21, 2023
Furthermore, the review found mixed to harmful effects on quality of care.