Paige Cerulli |
November 28, 2020
We’re pleased to share new evidence of the MMR vaccine’s effectiveness against COVID-19.
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Paige Cerulli |
October 21, 2020
Allowing visitors back is full of new challenges. Here are some strategies to keep in mind.
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Alan C. Horowitz |
September 28, 2020
Life Care Center of Kirkland has achieved a significant legal victory relating to its much-maligned handling of an early COVID-19 outbreak.
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Alan C. Horowitz |
September 20, 2020
Dr. Nazir talks about COVID testing, therapeutics, and keeping spirits high during this challenging time.
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Alan C. Horowitz |
September 8, 2020
Dr. Steinberg champions the care provided by nursing homes and the value of perspective and kindness.
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Alan C. Horowitz |
August 21, 2020
CMS has announced that it has imposed more than $15 million in civil money penalties (CMPs) on more than 3,400 nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Is this effective?
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Mike McClernon |
August 11, 2020
Many couples want to live as many of their "better" years together, and they want solutions within senior living that allow them to live together as long as is practical.
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Paige Cerulli |
July 9, 2020
Here, we highlight some of the most versatile resources that senior care facilities can learn from and adopt.
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Paige Cerulli |
June 22, 2020
In compassionate care situations, facilities may want to allow families to visit with their loved ones. Here are some guidelines for keeping those visits safe.
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Paige Cerulli |
June 15, 2020
There’s a lot of fear and stress surrounding COVID-19, and senior care facility staff may experience high levels of fear and stress.
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Paige Cerulli |
May 29, 2020
President Trump recently released a statement detailing how his administration is supporting America’s seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Elaine Howley |
May 15, 2020
As a culture, we tend to discount age and experience. This sets the stage for rampant ageism, and senior care facilities are not immune.
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Jen Carsen |
May 5, 2020
IASC's periodic roundup of coronavirus-related news of interest to senior care leaders.
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Jen Carsen |
May 1, 2020
In a statement issued April 30th, President Trump reiterated his support for the nation's seniors and announced new COVID-related protection measures.
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Paige Cerulli |
April 21, 2020
The training and experience a new hire receives during their first days at your senior care facility can set the tone for their employment.
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Caralyn Davis |
April 7, 2020
Staff at skilled nursing facilities and other senior care facilities risk serious illness if infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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As a senior care leader, prescribing or distributing medications, it’s critical to know the latest pharma recalls and modified warning labels
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Paige Cerulli |
March 18, 2020
Social distancing is challenging in a senior care facility. Here we share expert advice for social distancing at meals and with visitors
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Elaine Howley |
February 27, 2020
Last year, gun violence led to tragic outcomes in several U.S. senior living facilities. How can you keep residents and employees at your facility safe?
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Caralyn Davis |
February 14, 2020
Providers should consider developing a resident-centered policy for the management of resident sexual activity - here are the guidelines to consider.
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Elaine Howley |
February 13, 2020
48% of all structural fires in health care facilities occurred in skilled nursing facilities. You can reduce the risk of a fire becoming a tragic event.
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Nell Griffin |
January 15, 2020
A two-year study of three nursing homes in Sweden offers valuable data for all nursing home leaders. The study, Unmet Expectations: Why N...
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Nell Griffin |
January 15, 2020
A key component of active implementation of the final rule is for all staff to be trained and participating in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities — a paradigm shift for some nursing homes.
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Dan Ansel |
December 12, 2019
For family and caregivers, handling someone else’s finances can be a difficult task, particularly when that individual is afflicted with dementia.
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Elaine Howley |
November 25, 2019
Is your facility in compliance with new EPA rules regarding disposal of pharmaceuticals?
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As nurse leaders, we often take for granted that staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to adequately and safely care for the diverse needs of all our residents, especially new admissions.
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Pamela Tabar |
December 28, 2017
Congress recessed for the final holiday of 2017 without addressing the current Medicare therapy cap exceptions process, set to expire on December 31. Without the exceptions process or an alternative, therapists will not be allowed to provide services above the therapy cap in 2018.
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Residents, ombudsman, associations and consumer advocates are raising their voice about a growing number of allegedly improper evictions and discharges.
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Pamela Tabar |
December 14, 2017
Medicare fraud squads are closing out 2017 by catching a wide range of health service providers in the crosshairs of crime, including several cases of opioid-related fraud.
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