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COVID cases rise among nursing home staff, NIC says; AMDA releases new guidance
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 19, 2022
Weekly COVID-19 cases among skilled nursing home staff members and residents set new records earlier this month, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
Nursing home advocates ask CMS to amend visitation guidelines as COVID-19 spikes
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 22, 2021
With the rapid spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus and a spike in COVID-19 infections overall nationwide, nursing home advocates are asking the federal government to allow providers more discretion...
Adequate, consistent staffing necessary for senior living and care: AMDA
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 02, 2021
The pandemic made it even more clear that more workers are needed in senior living and care, according to a position statement released Thursday by AMDA–The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care...
7 national organizations recommend COVID-19 vaccine mandates in long-term care
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 14, 2021
Long-term care and other healthcare employees should be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, according to seven national organizations.
Observe the ‘4 Ms’ when caring for those who care for residents, expert says
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 02, 2022
In taking care of staff members, long-term care providers must ensure that the “four “Ms” are met: what matters most, medications, mobility and mind. That’s according to Emily Nicoli, MS, RN, chief...
Calls for COVD-19 vaccination mandates for long-term care workers draw mixed reactions
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 27, 2021
Fifty-seven healthcare organizations, including LeadingAge, which represents more than 5,000 nonprofit aging services providers, issued a joint statement Monday calling for long-term care and other healthcare...