State’s definition change reduces COVID-19 death toll for some nursing homes
The number of coronavirus-related deaths at some Pennsylvania nursing homes has been lowered after the state updated the definition for what qualifies as a COVID-19 death.
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Nursing homes rebound, shed 18,000 jobs in June after losing 37,000 jobs in May … Rhode Island providers say state was slow to answer pleas for coronavirus testing, PPE after governor criticizes nursing home response … Nursing home fires employee after video shows worker throwing drink on resident … Proposed legislation would give ALFs just one day to report confirmed or suspected COVID-19 cases
Feds should probe states’ ‘concerning’ nursing home policies during pandemic
A top health official suggested that the federal government should go back and probe several states that implemented policies essentially forcing nursing homes to take in COVID-19 patients.
First national LTC group endorses nationwide end-of-life care form
The first national organization to officially endorse the adoption of a national Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form has emerged.
Meet Carol Hulgan, Hall of Honor inductee
Carol Hulgan can safely be described as leading with heart.
Meet Sarah Randolph, Rising Star honoree
The effect Sarah Randolph has had on Bridge Haven Memory Care since starting as executive director seven years ago is undeniable. Not only has the community grown from serving just eight individuals to almost 40; it also has increased its annual income from $700,000 to more than $3 million.
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Patricia Will
When Patricia Will co-founded Belmont Village Senior Living in 1997, the goal was never to be the biggest in the industry — it was to be the best.
Also in the News for Monday, July 6
Kindred Healthcare gets court win, can collect Medicare debts … Pay rule could include permanent telehealth provisions … Wrongful death lawsuit filed against nursing home after worker’s COVID-19 death … Experts suggest adding smell tests to COVID-19 symptom screenings … Providers support Indiana’s decision to release names of facilities treating COVID-19 patients … Sweeping regulatory reforms are coming for Georgia ALFs
Federal government’s poor response ‘exacerbated’ coronavirus crisis in nursing homes, senators’ report says
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
A leading health official again pushed back against criticism from some states that the federal government’s guidance for nursing homes during the coronavirus pandemic contributed to the disease’s deadly impact.
