The pandemic has hammered long-term care on numerous operational fronts, from testing the field’s infection control capabilities to depressing occupancy rates. One of the hardest-hit areas has been staffing.
Many milestones come and go — a birthday perhaps, the start of the new year, even. Then there are some that seem to be meaningful. Today, the first day of autumn, seems to fall into that category. We have been hearing for several weeks now how this fall, when flu season makes its annual comeback,…
The much-anticipated report outlining COVID-19 problems in nursing homes and offering corresponding recommendations elicited a range of opinions from stakeholders Thursday.
We all know that human contact is important. But when you are talking about vulnerable people who rely on human interaction to maintain their quality of life, interacting with loved ones is not a benefit, it is an imperative.
A recent road trip made me think we may beat this pandemic yet. But we do have a ways to go still.
Many health issues can be overlooked during the pandemic. Dialysis should not be one of them. An upcoming webinar offers key information on this topic. “Considerations for Managing Dialysis Residents During the COVID-19 Pandemic” will take place at 1 p.m. EDT on Sept. 23. During the 60-minute presentation, attendees will learn about resident referrals, clinical…
Autumn is coming, which means it’s almost time for the McKnight’s Long-Term Care News Fall Online Expo! The annual event will take place on Sept. 17 and feature three educational webinars, from which participants can receive three continuing education credits. There also will be virtual booths, at which attendees can find out about the latest…
One less-talked about healthcare challenge under COVID-19 is attending training and education sessions. An upcoming McKnight’s webinar will explore how to overcome this. “Struggling to Maintain Certifications While Socially Distancing” will take place on Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. EDT. John Dymond, associate vice president, simulation solutions, HealthStream, will explain how long-term care workers…
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News and McKnight’s Senior Living will delve more deeply into the impact of COVID-19 on providers’ operations during its Online Forum on Thursday, Sept. 10. And attendees can receive continuing education credits for listening to each webinar. Two sessions during McKnight’s Online Forum VII will examine different facets of senior living and…
Routine testing of staff now will be based on the level of COVID-19 activity in the community. That’s according to official new guidance released Wednesday in response to federal regulatory changes disclosed Tuesday.
