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Federal government’s poor response ‘exacerbated’ coronavirus crisis in nursing homes, senators’ report says

July 2, 2020

The administration’s failure to “adequately prepare for the COVID-19 pandemic” and its “delayed and disorganized response” contributed to the pandemic’s deadly impact in nursing homes, according to a report released by a group of Democratic senators Thursday.

Verma: Nursing homes shouldn’t take COVID-19 patients if they’re not prepared

July 2, 2020

More than half of nursing homes, ALFs report difficulty with labs processing COVID-19 tests

July 2, 2020

Meet Kimberly Townsend, Hall of Honor inductee

July 2, 2020

Meet Jaclyn Pritchett, Rising Star honoree

July 2, 2020

Important window opens for entering McKnight’s Tech Awards

July 2, 2020

Editors' Notes

An antidote to the ugly news

Liza Berger

There’s only one proven way to protect residents

John O'Connor

Quote of the Day
“Next to maintaining adequate supplies of protective gear and coronavirus tests, social distancing is the most powerful tool we have in the arsenal against the virus.”
Carol Winner, Guest Columns, June 29

The Brighter Side

A dozen frontline workers honored for ‘extraordinary service’ during pandemic

Danielle Brown

July 2, 2020

A dozen direct caregivers at nursing homes, senior living and various long-term care facilities were honored for their “exceptional acts of care” during the pandemic.