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Isolation

Separation from family and friends is a necessary evil during the pandemic. However, depriving residents from families causes isolation, depression, and health problems. Of course, people with cognitive issues suffer the most. They don’t seem to understand. The New York Times had a fantastic article about the adverse health affects caused by isolation. Thousands of nursing

Pre-Election COVID Surge

The Associated Press reported that the number of coronavirus infections among nursing home residents has surged.  In fact, in 20 of the hardest-hit states has increased by 400 percent since May. The 20 states analyzed in the study are those with the highest COVID-19 hospitalizations: Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana,

COVID Update

The world surpassed 50 million total cases. The United States reported its 10 millionth coronavirus case on Sunday. Cases soared to shattering records. The U.S. recorded 126,742 cases Saturday alone. The third day in a row the total exceeded 120,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins. The United States accounts for about one-fifth of all

Transparency

The Skilled Nursing News had a great article on how the pandemic has increased data collection. Hopefully, this will increase transparency to prevent fraud, and establish evidence-based best practices for quality care. Nursing homes report data to the federal government as required under federal regulations. Trump instituted these regulations as a result of the COVID-19

The Pandemic of Grief

Nursing home workers are seen as COVID spreaders, incompetent in managing the virus, or allowing residents to die alone without family support. This is often unfair. These frontline heroes do not have the support or resources from management. They should not be blamed. Mental Health America had a newsletter discussing what they heard from nursing

COVID Affects Quality of Care

Neglect ABC11 reported on one family’s fight for justice.  The family lost their mother. Palestine Howze died in a North Carolina nursing home in April. The family said the COVID-19 pandemic affected the care their mom got. She was neglected. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Howze wasn’t able to visit during the months leading up to

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