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Collaborate or Punish: Is There a Middle Ground to Be Found in the Survey Process?
March 05, 2021
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, discusses why an objective and collaborative approach to the inspection of long-term care facilities is a goal for many facilities, but stresses that the current process may…
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Reducing Hospitalizations for OAs Over 65 Years of Age in NHs
March 03, 2021
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief medical officer, Seqirus, explains why the use of Fluad (Influenza Vaccine, Adjuvanted) was more effective than non-…
News
Sorting Out Nursing Home COVID-19 Death Rates in New York
March 03, 2021
The debate begins with the COVID-19 death tallies, but the issues go beyond basic numbers.
News
Self-Care Disability Decreases Likelihood of NSCLC Therapy for NH Patients
March 02, 2021
Researchers found that systemic cancer therapy for nursing home patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer is even less likely when patients…
News
Connecticut Begins Vaccinating Based Strictly on Age: It Is Simpler, but Is it Fair?
March 01, 2021
On Monday, Connecticut will be the first state to begin vaccinating anyone from age 55 to 64—instead of people with chronic health issues and…
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Combining Palliative Care, Infection Management Reduces Hospital Trips for Some NH Residents
February 26, 2021
Researchers found that nursing home residents with advanced dementia had fewer hospital transfers when they resided in facilities that followed best…
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Should Frontline Health Care Workers Be Mandated to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine?
February 23, 2021
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, discusses several considerations that should be weighed before requiring long-term care employees receive COVID-19…
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