The Skilled Nursing News reported on a bill that would expand the Special Focus Facilities (SFF) program. The SFF designation applies to facilities with major systemic problems. The worst of the worse. However, Sens. Pat Toomey and Bob Casey, both of Pennsylvania, are calling for expanded oversight of these poorly performing nursing facilities. The problem
Oversight A new government report is calling on CMS to “quickly” implement recommendations made by a federal nursing home commission. The Government Accountability Office released the new report. The report details “urgent actions needed” by the federal government to ensure an effective COVID-19 response. Many could save tens of thousands of live sin the next
Dr. Anthony Fauci is director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Fauci is a true American hero. The youth of America seems to agree. Even as college and university enrollment overall has dropped this fall, a record number of applicants to medical school exists. Experts call it the “Fauci Effect”. The number
Important update on COVID-19 vaccines You’ve likely heard the good news that COVID-19 vaccines manufactured by Pfizer and Moderna have been approved by the FDA. There will initially be a limited supply of the vaccine. Initial doses of the vaccine will be made available to priority groups, such as: Health care personnel Residents of long-term care facilities,
Misinformation This year, many in the media and the White House have provided misinformation on the coronavirus and, now, the election last month. Americans died because of this information. This misinformation is dangerous. A bipartisan investigation showed “extensive” political interference from top Trump administration health officials with the CDC, FDA, and other agencies. “Over a
WBEZ analyzed data of all nursing homes in Illinois. They found that ownership affects the quality of care and ability to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. “But a WBEZ analysis of Illinois and federal data has found that the coronavirus’ spread through the industry has not been even. Nursing homes that operate for profit
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