Anthony Fauci warned that COVID-19 deaths could easily top 300,000. The trajectory of the pandemic needs to change. The number of coronavirus deaths and hospitalizations show no signs of slowing. KXAN reported how architects and designers are working to solve the pandemic in nursing homes. “Nursing Home System Study” will show how design increases quality
HCBS Skilled Nursing News reported that the nation’s top Medicare and Medicaid official called on states to boost their home- and community-based services (HCBS) for the elderly. The impact of COVID-19 on nursing homes has exposed a key flaw in the overall system. “The COVID-19 crisis has shone a harsh light on the human costs
Quality of Caregivers One of the biggest problems in the nursing home industry is staffing. Not just the amount or quantity of the caregivers but the competence and quality of the caregivers. Conducting proper criminal background checks, license checks, and proper hiring practices are necessary. Nursing homes should not hire sexual predators. Facilities cannot allow