Ownership Do private equity ownership affect COVID numbers? Skilled Nursing News reported on a recent study. The authors published the study on October 28 in JAMA Network Open The study examined 11,470 nursing homes in the U.S. However, the researchers rely on self-reported data which is not reliable. Private equity in SNFs is under scrutiny.
Anxiety CBS News reported that 20% of COVID victims suffer negative mental health effects. The Lancet Psychiatry medical journal published a study showing COVID-19 may be linked to mental health issues in residents. Researchers found a diagnosis of COVID-19 is associated with increased psychiatric conditions and disorders including anxiety, insomnia and dementia. 6% of COVID-19
Lack of PPE Nationwide there is a lack of personal protective equipment for caregivers. South Carolina’s nursing homes still do not have sufficient supplies to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The AARP Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard shows staff and PPE shortages in South Carolina’s nursing homes. However, South Carolina’s nursing homes received over $60
Moderna The drugmaker Moderna applied to the FDA to authorize its coronavirus vaccine for emergency use. Moderna’s application is based on data showing that its vaccine is 94.1 percent effective. The new data also showed that the vaccine was 100 percent effective at preventing severe disease from the coronavirus. That is great news. The first
Civil Money Penalty Funds WISTV had an interesting article explaining the nursing home penalty system. It is disheartening to say the least. States have millions in fines that could provide testing, PPE, and staff to nursing homes during the pandemic. However, the Trump Administration refuses to release the $400 million in the Civil Money Penalty
Providers across the country are pleading with residents’ families to find alternative ways to celebrate Thanksgiving to prevent further disaster at nursing homes. McKnight’s reported on CMS’ recommendation that nursing home residents should not leave during the Thanksgiving holiday. The plea comes as the COVID-19 death toll approaches 100,000 in long-term care settings and cases are