There is a toy for kids that is an inflatable punching bag with a weighted bottom — when the bag is knocked down it bounces right back up. Many post-acute and long-term care leaders and team members have felt that way during the pandemic. They’ve...
The stories of heroics in post-acute and long-term care during the pandemic have been numerous, powerful, and varied. Some are poignant, and some are funny. But the “why” is simple. Lauren Ackerman, director of life enrichment at Azria Health in...
I was recently told a story that demonstrates so well the compassion, selfless service, and generosity of heart shown by nursing home providers and care staff in their everyday work.
The impact of COVID-19 on long-term care (LTC) staff and residents has been widely documented. In many countries with available data, the percentage of deaths among nursing home residents ranged from 34% to 80% of COVID-19–related mortality.1,2...
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released revised guidance on nursing home visitation and long-term care facility testing requirements. For communal activities and dining, the new guidance states that “residents who...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is hosting a webinar on Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 2:00–3:30 PM ET to provide an overview of the quality and cost performance category requirements for the 2021 performance year of the Merit-...
