As most states see nursing home cases increase, providers fear third wave of COVID-19
Nursing homes across the country are warning of potential new COVID-19 outbreaks throughout facilities as new cases rise around the country.
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AHCA: Rising COVID cases may forecast ‘third spike’ in nursing homes
Weekly nursing home case counts rose in late September, corresponding with a growing number of infections in the general population, the AHCA reports. Replenished relief funding will help prevent another surge, it says.
Sign-ups start today for feds’ new free COVID-19 vaccine program for nursing homes
Long-term care providers are being urged to participate in a federal vaccination program that would provide COVID-19 vaccines to residents and staff members with no out-of-pocket costs.
Parkinson: 2020 a ‘clinical nightmare and financial disaster’ but ‘we will get back’
Long-term care providers entered 2020 thinking it was going to be one of the best years ever for the sector, but their hopes were quickly shattered following the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in late February.
COVID-19 relief talks resume as emergency funding for LTC providers begins to dry up
The White House and federal lawmakers have resumed negations on another COVID-19 relief bill, which could come in the nick of time for some long-term care providers.
Provider group issues tips on how to help residents vote amid pandemic
Nursing home activity directors could use the upcoming presidential election to engage residents about voting this year, says the nation’s largest nursing home association.
‘No time to be afraid’: Providers recall early months of pandemic, resilience of sector
The resilience, work ethic and sacrifice made by providers and staff during the current public health crisis were honored by the nation’s largest nursing home association Thursday as it kicked off its 71st Annual Convention and Expo.
AHCA’s Parkinson: Feds confirm 1M rapid COVID tests weekly through 2020, most worried about low census levels
A worrisome slowdown in federal distribution of coronavirus rapid-screening tests this week is only a temporary aberration that will quickly be corrected, the leader of the largest skilled nursing and assisted living association in the country assured Wednesday.
Providers plea for support after Trump nixes COVID-19 relief talks
President Trump’s abrupt decision to halt negotiations between his staff and federal lawmakers on another COVID-19 relief bill until after the election could mean doom for residents and workers at long-term care facilities, providers warned Tuesday.
Additional $20B in relief funding available to providers starting Monday
Healthcare providers that have already received coronavirus relief payments through the Provider Relief Fund can apply for additional funding starting Monday.
