Are we finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel? Things seem to be improving. Hospitalizations in the U.S. due to Covid-19 fell below 110,000 for the first time since Dec. 13. The country reported fewer than 200,000 new coronavirus cases for the ninth day in a row. The Covid Tracking Project reported
Lack of Enforcement WBEZ reported that, despite the nursing home industry doing a horrible job during the deadly pandemic, Illinois continues to delay enforcing safe staffing minimums. A 2010 law established minimum hours of direct daily care for residents. The industry ignored the law or falsified staffing numbers. A 2018 report by AARP ranked Illinois
The Department of Health and Human Services delays reporting requirements. DHHS announced last month that nursing homes will now have a longer grace period to report how they used Provider Relief Fund payments. HHS delayed the reporting deadline for healthcare providers because Congress passed the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. This added another
Fatal Neglect ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Recently, they had an incredible story about Palestine Howze. A nursing home refused to transfer her to the hospital so she died of a preventable wound infection. Now, her family cannot get justice. Palestine was a resident of Treyburn Rehabilitation Center, a NC
McKnight’s reported that new research shows real promise for treating COVID-19 with monoclonal antibodies. Many caregivers see antibodies as a way of mitigating COVID symptoms, preventing hospitalizations, and premature deaths. Monoclonal antibodies finally received Emergency Use Authorization in late November. Just 20% of the available antibodies had been used. This miracle treatment is finally available
KXAN had an interesting article about solutions to help caregivers and prevent the spread of COVID-19. The article discusses solutions from health and design experts. These researchers from the Design Institute of Health have been studying the senior care industry. Experts suggest the first priority is to address burnout and low morale among caregivers in nursing
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