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.
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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.
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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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Jen Carsen |
April 13, 2020
IASC's periodic roundup of coronavirus-related news of interest to senior care leaders.
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Jen Carsen |
April 3, 2020
IASC's periodic roundup of coronavirus-related news of interest to senior care leaders.
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The rapid worldwide spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is obviously of great concern to long-term care facilities. As with most things, however, preparation is preferable to panic, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have released new guidance that should help with these efforts.
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