Paige Cerulli |
June 30, 2021 A detailed, well-thought-out plan can enhance both resident safety and family engagement and comfort levels.
Read More » Dr. Zachary Palace, MD, CMD is the Medical Director of the Hebrew Home of Riverdale, which has cared for residents for more than 100 years.
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Paige Cerulli |
May 1, 2021 As we’ve navigated the pandemic, many caregivers have taken on new roles and faced new challenges.
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Alan C. Horowitz |
January 10, 2021 In its 40 years of operation, Mount Evans has never refused to treat any patient who lacked insurance or the means to pay.
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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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Paige Cerulli |
August 26, 2020 With COVID and budget constraints, senior care facilities are searching for ways to connect residents and their families.
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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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Penny Patnaude |
August 17, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the medical industry and the lives of families, especially those that have loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.
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Paige Cerulli |
August 17, 2020 Some facilities are moving toward allowing in-person visits again. But this is a complicated decision that needs to be made deliberately and cautiously.
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Paige Cerulli |
August 3, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the senior care environment, and staff have endured significant stress, uncertainty, and emotional challenges.
Read More » There is an important possible explanation for why there is such difference of COVID-19 mortality rates: the implementation of MMR vaccination programs.
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Paige Cerulli |
July 24, 2020 Learn how administrators at the Maryland Baptist Aged Home in Baltimore have prevented COVID-19 from entering the facility.
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Paige Cerulli |
July 23, 2020 The drug has been shown in lab studies to inhibit the replication of many respiratory viruses, including the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.
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David Koelling |
July 20, 2020 As senior living dining rooms prepare to reopen in senior living communities, operators need to recognize the huge opportunity they have in restarting their dining programs.
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Paige Cerulli |
July 16, 2020 For senior care facility residents, interacting with caregivers, doctors, and specialists wearing PPE, particularly masks, can be an alienating experience.
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Paige Cerulli |
July 13, 2020 Staff uncertainty and rumors can lead to confusion and unease, so facilities need to adjust their communications policies to prevent and control misinformation.
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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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Caralyn Davis |
June 7, 2020 A minimum of every seven days, nursing homes are now required to report COVID-19 information to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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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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David Wilkins |
May 26, 2020 For those organizations that have the will, skills and the tools to take advantage, there are real opportunities for them to hire open positions in the near term and establish brand and even industry-wide loyalty for the long term.
Read More » Get the results of our latest insider survey on how COVID-19 is affecting the senior care industry in terms of supply and staffing challenges and more.
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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 12, 2020 IASC's periodic roundup of coronavirus-related news of interest to senior care leaders.
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Paige Cerulli |
May 7, 2020 In addition to making sure that staff have the PPE and resources they need to work safely during this pandemic, facilities also need to make sure that staff’s mental health needs are met.
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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 30, 2020 Prompt, clear communication can help senior care facilities maintain public trust, keep residents up to date, and keep staff informed.
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Jen Carsen |
April 30, 2020 IASC's periodic roundup of coronavirus-related news of interest to senior care leaders.
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