BULLETIN: CMS ‘ratcheting up’ nursing home penalties in light of 26,000-resident, 450-worker COVID-19 death toll
Nearly 26,000 residents and 450 workers in U.S. nursing homes have died from COVID-19, federal authorities announced Monday afternoon.
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SNFs get $4.9B for pandemic response
Two-plus months after the first U.S. novel coronavirus outbreak was discovered in a Washington state nursing home, the federal government announced a $4.9 billion fund dedicated to helping the sector deal with pandemic issues.
PASRR assessment paused
Federal regulators have put pre-admission screenings on the back burner, at least temporarily, during the coronavirus pandemic.
Here’s the naked truth about the coronavirus
Although the pleas have been sincere, long-term care providers have not gotten all the federal help they have desired for obtaining personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Innovations shared here: McKnight’s Tech Awards back to honor providers
The McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program is back and once again accepting nominations.
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Rick Matros
Few leaders in this field look or dress like Rick Matros. But almost all are extremely interested in what he has to say.
BREAKING: HHS announces $4.9 billion fund for skilled nursing pandemic efforts
Skilled nursing operators will receive nearly $5 billion in funding from the federal government to fight effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thursday webinar takes on combating loneliness and boredom with technology
A special McKnight’s webinar on Thursday will address how to help residents through the heightened risk for social isolation, loneliness and boredom because of COVID-19 restrictions.
WOCN conference becomes ‘Reimagined’ online
The WOCN Society is transitioning its annual in-person WOCNext 2020 event to an online-only experience June 5-7.
Want to be like Fauci? Here’s your chance
I’d be willing to bet Dr. Anthony Fauci’s poll numbers rank ahead of almost any other serious figure in the public eye. And why not? He is a man of science and says his principles guide him. It is not infrequent when he disagrees with his boss. Sometimes he keeps quiet about it, biting his…
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