Pilot Program McKnight’s reported that SavaSeniorCare successfully recovered more than 1,000 residents with COVID-19. The success was a result of a partnership with a physician group. The partnership started with the Geriatric Administrative Provider Services (GAPs) physician group in May to help treat COVID-19 residents. The GAPs physicians acted as COVID-19 specialists. They assisted the
Paid Sick Leave The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. They had a great article recently explaining the failure of nursing homes to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Why did nursing homes become the source of over 40% of U.S. COVID-19 deaths? It comes down to money,
Accountability Bloomberg reported that the nursing home industry is not blameless for the losses caused by COVID-19. Research gave the industry a false sense of immunity. The early research allowed the industry to argue that Covid deaths weren’t its fault. Industry apologists and lobbyists insisted nursing homes were not responsible. “It’s been said that blame
View this message on their website. SHARE: Contact Your Senators and Tell Them to Oppose Immunity from Civil Liability for Nursing Homes during the COVID-19 Pandemic As early as today, Congress may consider passing the Safe to Work Act, an immunity law introduced by Senators McConnell and Cornyn, that would give immunity to nursing homes for
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
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